As Chelsea kicks off their Group D campaign, follow minute-by-minute updates to see if they can secure a winning start. Join Daniel Harris for all the key events!

Teams!

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4m ago 14.55 EDT The players are coming out one at a time, adding to the sense of occasion. Share

5m ago 14.54 EDT The lights are down, the crowd numbers are in the tens, and the game is about to begin. Share

9m ago 14.50 EDT Pedro Neto's experiment of playing through the middle has ended. He thrives with space and facing the opposition goal. Share

14m ago 14.45 EDT Maresca hints at possible rotations, with Jackson playing today but not guaranteed to start the next game. Despite doubts about winning the league, he believes Chelsea can succeed in this competition. Share

20m ago 14.38 EDT Callum Wilson in the DAZN studio has provided some entertaining reflexive pronoun use. Share

23m ago 14.35 EDT With Lavia fit, Maresca faces tough decisions in every game, having to choose between him, Fernandez, and Caicedo. Share

28m ago 14.30 EDT A reader's email criticizes the tournament's pace and compares it to a circus amid challenging times. Share

30m ago 14.28 EDT LA's Denis Bouanga faces a challenge against Chelsea's Reece James, who has the potential to become the best right-back. Share

33m ago 14.26 EDT Chelsea's lineup includes surprises like Roméo Lavia and Nicolas Jackson. Share

34m ago 14.24 EDT Subs benches are longer than starting XIs, raising questions about leveling the playing field. Share

37m ago 14.21 EDT LAFC fails to provide shirt numbers for the match. Share

42m ago 14.17 EDT Stay tuned for updates on the teams and potential game outcomes. Share

45m ago 14.13 EDT LAFC presents their team in formation on social media, setting the stage for an exciting match. Share