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What was uncommon about Bertrand's Champions League debut?

  • He was sent off

  • He scored an own goal

  • He was the first player to debut in the final

  • He substituted a goalkeeper

Answer

Bertrand became the first player to make his Champions League debut in the final when he played for Chelsea against Bayern Munich in 2012. He was brought on as a substitute in the 110th minute of the game, which Chelsea won on penalties. Bertrand had been a regular in the Chelsea first team since the previous season, but had not previously played in the Champions League.
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