Chelsea vs Juventus - Combined XI | UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Centre-back: Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea)

Antonio Rudiger has been flawless for Chelsea this season.

Antonio Rudiger is having a fine campaign. The Chelsea defender has looked solid in defence while laying down a marker with his exceptional passing range.

The German is averaging nearly two tackles per game in the Champions League this season. He scored in the Premier League on Saturday, showing that he is a huge threat from set-pieces too.

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Centre-back: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus)

Leonardo Bonucci is the joint top-scorer for Juventus in Serie A this season, with three goals.

One of the best centre-backs of his generation, Leonardo Bonucci continues to go strong even at 34. The veteran Juventus centre-back shows immense spirit and determination in every game.

A solid tackler with excellent positional sense and aerial prowess, the Euro 2020 winner will look to shut Chelsea out again.

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Centre-back: Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

Thiago Silva at 37 is still going strong.

Another veteran defender currently in a rich vein of form is Thiago Silva. The Chelsea man has garnered immense plaudits for another rock-solid display on Saturday.

The grace and effortlessness with which he plays makes it difficult to believe he's 37. Thanks to his recent performances, the Brazilian star is now on the verge of extending his Chelsea contract, which expires next summer.