Cole Palmer Marks 100th Appearance for Chelsea in Match Against Bayern Munich

Chelsea travels to Munich for their UEFA Champions League opener against Bayern, which is particularly meaningful for one of their players.

Details: Cole Palmer is in the starting lineup for the match, celebrating his 100th appearance for Chelsea. In those games, he has scored 44 goals and provided 29 assists, adding up to 73 goal contributions.

Since joining the club, Palmer has already helped Chelsea win two trophies this year: the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

He signed with Chelsea on September 1, 2023, for £40 million on a seven-year contract. In August 2024, he extended his stay by signing a new nine-year deal that lasts until June 2033.

Reminder: Bayern Munich and Chelsea are set to compete in their UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 matchup. Here’s what you need to know about when and where to watch the game.