We are into the first of three added minutes at the end of this game.
89'
R. Del Castillo gets yellow.
Del Castillo is booked for a foul on Werner.
87'
Chelsea going through the motions as the clock ticks down at Stamford Bridge. Their focus will be fully on preserving this clean sheet.
85'
Rennes threaten once more with Hunou turning and shooting on the edge of the box. But his effort is always rising.
79'
M. Kovačić gets yellow.
Kovacic has his name taken after accidentally catching Grenier in the face with his trailing arm.
76'
A. Hunou enters the game and replaces S. Guirassy.
A quiet game for Guirassy comes to an end. He is replaced by Adrien Hunou.
75'
C. Hudson-Odoi enters the game and replaces H. Ziyech.
That was Ziyech's last action in this game. He goes off to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi.
72'
Things do not get any easier for Rennes, whose next outing being a trip to the French capital to face Paris Saint-Germain. They will certainly have their work cut out there.
68'
A. Rüdiger enters the game and replaces Thiago Silva.
Another change for Chelsea sees Silva go off to be replaced by Antonio Rudiger.
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65'
Jorginho gets yellow.
Jorginho is booked for a late challenge on Del Castillo.
63'
Emerson enters the game and replaces B. Chilwell.
O. Giroud enters the game and replaces T. Abraham.
Chelsea also make three changes. The first sees Mateo Kovacic come on for Kante.
The final Blues sub sees Emerson introduced in favour of Chilwell.
Olivier Giroud replaces Abraham in Chelsea's second change.
62'
M. Kovačić enters the game and replaces N. Kanté.
J. Doku enters the game and replaces M. Terrier.
C. Grenier enters the game and replaces S. Nzonzi.
R. Del Castillo enters the game and replaces Y. Gboho.
Jeremy Doku comes on for Terrier in the visitors' final substitution.
Gboho is replaced by Romain Del Castillo in Rennes' second sub.
A triple-change for Rennes. The first sees Nzonzi make way for Clement Grenier.
60'
As we hit the hour mark at Stamford Bridge, it is very much one-way traffic in Chelsea's favour. Can they add more goals?
54'
Chelsea looking so comfortable inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half. The Blues in cruise control as they close in on a second victory in this season's Champions League.
50'
T. Abraham has scored a goal for Chelsea! Assist by R. James.
ABRAHAM!!! 3-0 CHELSEA! The Blues have been knocking on the door and they have their third goal! Good link-up play down the right sees James deliver a delicious cross, which Abraham turns home from inside the six-yard box.
James was the provider with a terrific cross for Abraham to attack.
49'
Good defending! Almost a third for Chelsea, but Aguerd makes a crucial intervention with Abraham waiting for a tap-in from Chilwell's cross.
47'
Good save! Great reflexes from Gomis to deny Abraham, who latched onto Jorginho's precise through ball. It would not have counted anyway, however, as the offside flag had been raised.
46'
A. Truffert enters the game and replaces J. Léa Siliki.
Rennes make a change at the break with Lea Siliki replaced by Adrien Truffert.
AWAY WE GO! We're off and running again as Chelsea get the ball rolling.
45' +3
HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 2-0 RENNES
45'
We are going to have three additional minutes at the end of this first half.
41'
Penalty goal scored by T. Werner for Chelsea!
WERNER!!! 2-0 CHELSEA! Same side, same result for Werner as he doubles his and Chelsea's tally! The German sends his penalty high into the roof of the net and the Blues are cruising here.
40'
Dalbert gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
RED CARD FOR DALBERT! Rennes are down to 10 men as Dalbert is shown a second yellow card for that handball incident. It appeared harsh in all fairness.
37'
A worry for Chelsea as Mount stays down after he is accidentally caught on the back of the ankle by Traore. The England international is limping as he gets to his feet, but should be alright to carry on.
33'
Bourigeaud whips the free-kick towards goal from a tight angle. His delivery flashes wide of the far post, although Mendy appeared to have it covered.
32'
H. Ziyech gets yellow.
Ziyech is booked for bringing down Dalbert, who was threatening to burst into the penalty area from the left flank.
30'
Zouma forward as Chelsea force a corner on the far side. The Blues opt to take it short and Rennes do well to deal with the danger.
26'
N. Kanté gets yellow.
Kante is shown a yellow card for kicking the ball away after Zouma was penalised for dragging down Giurassy.
24'
Ziyech looks to race onto a long through ball. However, Gomis is quickly out of goal to beat the winger to it in the nick of time.
22'
Chelsea can be pleased with their performance so far as we hit the midway point in the first half. The Blues have generally been in control and look good value for their lead.
20'
The visitors look to threaten with Dalbert delivering a cross from the left. However, his delivery is easily dealt with by Zouma.
16'
Rennes try to play out from the back but loose possession allows Kante to put them under pressure. Fortunately for the visitors, they are able to snuff out the midfielder's threat on this occasion.
10'
Penalty goal scored by T. Werner for Chelsea!
GOAL!!! 1-0 CHELSEA! Werner steps up and although Gomis gets a hand to his penalty, the power takes it beyond the Rennes goalkeeper. The Blues lead at Stamford Bridge.
Dalbert is booked for bringing down Werner in the box.
9'
Dalbert gets yellow.
7'
The visitors have a half-hearted appeal for a penalty after the ball strikes the hand of Zouma in the box. But the referee is not interested.
6'
Rennes launch their maiden attack and force the first corner of the game. Can they test the Chelsea defence with this opportunity?
2'
A positive run down the right by James, who delivers an inviting cross, but Rennes just about manage to scramble the ball away.
1'
OFF WE GO! The referee blows his whistle and Rennes get us underway!
A very warm welcome to everyone joining us for today’s Champions League showdown between Chelsea and Rennes at Stamford Bridge.
CHELSEA (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy; Reece James, Thiago Silva, Kurt Zouma, Ben Chilwell; N’Golo Kante, Jorginho (captain), Mason Mount; Hakim Ziyech, Tammy Abraham, Timo Werner.
It is top versus bottom in Group E. Chelsea have collected four points from their opening two games, while Rennes have just one to their name so far.
SUBS: Willy Caballero, Antonio Rudiger, Marcos Alonso, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, Emerson, Fikayo Tomori, Mateo Kovacic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Olivier Giroud, Carlo Ziger.
RENNES (4-1-4-1): Alfred Gomis; Hamari Traore, Damien Da Silva (captain), Dalbert; Steven Nzonzi; Yann Gboho, James Lea Siliki, Benjamin Bourigeaud, Martin Terrier; Serhou Guirassy.
The two teams are making their way out onto the field. Kick-off is just moments away.
A very comfortable opening 45 minutes for the Blues, who will be targeting more of the same after the restart. As for Rennes, it will more than likely be a case of damage limitation with their numerical disadvantage.
Thank you for following our coverage today. Until next time, goodbye!
The Blues will be looking to build on their momentum when they host Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday. The same day, Rennes travel to face Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes.
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