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Thomas Tuchel reveals Chelsea have known their order for goalkeepers in penalty shootouts since his first cup game at the club as Kepa Arrizabalaga comes on for Edouard Mendy to help the Blues lift the UEFA Super Cup

Thomas Tuchel's extra-time goalkeeping substitution proved an inspired one as Kepa Arrizabalaga saved two penalties to help Chelsea beat Villarreal and add the UEFA Super Cup to their Champions League triumph.

Kepa was Chelsea’s hero after being brought on in the final minute of the added half hour just for the spot-kicks.

Kepa saved Villarreal’s second attempt with his first meaningful touch and then Villarreal captain Raul Albiol’s decisive kick to clinch a 6-5 shootout victory in Belfast.

Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench to save two penalties in Chelsea's Super Cup victory
Chelsea players celebrate with the Spaniard after their shootout victory over Villarreal
Thomas Tuchel revealed he has known his shootout order since his first cup game at the club

In February 2019 Kepa sparked controversy when he infamously refused to come off when then manager Maurizio Sarri wanted to replace him for a Carabao Cup final shootout.