The 2021 European football season gets underway on Wednesday night as Champions League winners Chelsea take on Europe League holders Villarreal at Windsor Park in Belfast with the UEFA Super Cup up for grabs.
Welcome to our UEFA Super Cup live blog of Chelsea vs Villarreal. The Blues will be hoping to continue the form which seen them crowned kings of Europe in 2020/21, while the Yellow Submarine are aiming to take down more English opposition in a European final.
Chelsea vs Villarreal LIVE: Latest updates
Chelsea look strong
Chelsea have looked strong in pre-season having won four of their five matches so far. Villarreal conversely have struggled, not winning and single game and finished their tour of the UK with a defeat to Leicester City and a draw against Leeds United.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Villarreal
Fans in the UK can watch the tie on BT Sport, who have secured the rights to all European football this season. The match will be on BT Sport 1 from 21:00 GMT and can also be streamed through the BT Sports app.
Spanish viewers can tune in on Movistar Liga de Campeones and will also be available to US fans on CBS Sports Network, Univision, TUDN, Paramount+, fuboTV, Hulu Live and Sling Blue.
European season begins
Windsor Park in Belfast is the stage for the 2021 UEFA Super Cup as Chelsea and Villarreal opening the new European football season. Chelsea beat Manchester City in the Champions League final to claim their place in the UEFA showpiece event, while Villarreal usurped Manchester United int he 2021 Europa League final.