The manager's decision to change goalkeepers for spot kicks paid off as the Blues won an early-season trophy
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said Edouard Mendy was happy to stand down in favour of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who came off the bench to help Chelsea win the UEFA Super Cup in a penalty shootout victory over Villarreal.
With Wednesday's match tied 1-1 in the 119th minute, Kepa was subbed on to play in goal during the shootout.
Tuchel's decision proved to be a wise one, as the Spanish goalkeeper saved two penalties – including the decisive stop from Raul Albiol – to help Chelsea bring home early-season silverware.