Chelsea kept their remain on course to winning the UEFA Champions League last-16 tie against Lille with a comfortable victory at Stamford Bridge.

Fresh from winning the FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates the Blues wanted to build on their 1-0 win against Crystal Palace last weekend.

Thomas Tuchel made three changes to the squad that defeated Crystal Palace Romelu Lukaku drops to the bench for Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel makes three changes from the side that beat Crystal Palace. Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso and Mateo Kovacic come in.

Chelsea in their fashion dominated possession and on the 8th minute, Kai Havertz headed in Hakim Ziyech’s corner.

Christian Pulisic was the beneficiary of a superb run and pass from N’Golo Kante in the 63rd minute as the Blues secured a crucial first-leg advantage.

Despite the victory, two Chelsea players picked up injury Ziyech and midfielder Mateo Kovacic ahead of Sunday’s EFL Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley.

However, it was a sweet victory for Tuchel and his players who will now focus on the Carabao Cup.