FA Cup final: How Leicester trapped Chelsea to win the trophy

To counter this, Chelsea played through the lines directly, effectively skipping the midfield and pinning the Foxes defensive line back. Mason Mount was key to this, playing as part of the front three (right-wing) but essentially given a free role to roam into pockets of space, he dictated the early exchanges by dragging Caglar Söyüncü into areas of uncertainty. Thankfully, Tuchel’s side didn’t utilise these scenarios to their maximum potential and often took premature shots – relieving the pressure.

The winning goal – and only goal for that matter – was a by-product of the Foxes “trap”, proactively reacting to a rushed pass out of the Chelsea backline – as Pérez intercepted (LM) and Thomas received possession (LB/LWB), before Tielemans exposed the space centrally in transition. Again, the strike was unbelievable – worthy of winning any single game of football, but poetic that it’ll always be the goal the Foxes faithful can recall and turn too when reliving this historical occasion.

Yes, there was heroics from Schmeichel and VAR correctly ruled out Ben Chilwell’s equalising goal, but as a general rule the London-based side didn’t convert their domination of possession into anything meaningful. The compact block from Leicester City – forcing Chelsea into rotating possession through the wings – was effective and it will need to remain that way for the tie on Tuesday.

The “bigger” of the two has been won by Rodgers and Leicester – the one rewarded by silverware, but the fixture at Stamford Bridge has major financial implications. Perhaps more significant – financially – than the final in Wembley, as the East Midlands outfit eye UEFA Champions League football at the King Power Stadium next season. Undoubtedly, revenge will be high on the shopping list for Tuchel’s side, but will the momentum swing in the favour of the Foxes?