Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Chelsea's Champions League Group H opener with Spanish side Valencia from Stamford Bridge. Back in the big time after a successful season in the Europa League, manager Frank Lampard takes charge of his first Champions League tie - a competition he won as a player in 2012. Valencia are in disarray after the surprise sacking of popular coach Marcelino. Albert Celades' reign got off to a rather underwhelming start after Valencia were drubbed 5-2 at Barcelona at the weekend. Perfect opponents for a Chelsea side in transition? I'm Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!
Champions League / Group Stage
Stamford Bridge / 17.09.2019
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Updated 17/09/2019 at 21:56 GMT+1
34'
CLOSE! Nice sashay from Willian to get past his man, but he drags his shot just wide.
32'
Another yellow card, this time for Jorginho as he is the latest to lunge in.
30'
Lovely cutback into the path of Gameiro, who fires for goal first time, but it hits his own man, Rodrigo, and Chelsea clear.
28'
Valencia continue to throw their weight around here. They look comfortable so far.
26'
Abraham climbs highest to meet a cross but cannot guide his header on target.
24'
Willian tries to clip the ball forward for Pedro but it is just too far for the Spaniard.
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Chelsea not happy with the tackle that ended Mount's match...
22'
Alonso is forward again but his low cross is blocked.
20'
Last ditch defending from Christensen as he scrambles the ball clear to snuff out a Valencia attack.
18'
A little flat from a Chelsea side that scored five at the weekend so far.
16'
Jorginho has found his range here early on, spraying passes crossfield whenever he gets chance.
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Fashion update...
14'
The commentator's curse as Mount limps off to be replaced by Pedro.
12'
Worry for Chelsea as Mason Mount looks to be limping, but he appears fine to continue.
10'
Wild challenge from former Arsenal man Francis Coquelin sees him go into the boo early here.
8'
Good spell this for Chelsea as Marcso Alonso then heads on target.
6'
CHANCE! First opening for Chelsea. Willian does well to release Cesar Azpilicueta on the right-hand side of the box. Abraham connects with his cut-back at the near post but Cillessen puts it out for the corner.
4'
Jorginho launches a looping pass over the Valencia defence. Abraham looks to get on the end of it but the 'keeper is out quickly to gather it. The two sides just playing their way into the game at the moment.
2'
A few early challenges flying in here. Chelsea lining up with a back three once more.
1'
KICK OFF! We are up and running at Stamford Bridge.
19:59
The famous tune is back! That can mean only one thing - we are minutes away from kick off!