11' A lofted pass finds Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) free in the box, but his first-time effort sails well wide of the left post. #CFC | #UCL

8' Samuel Dahl (Benfica) whips in a cross from the corner, but Robert Sanchez is well positioned and punches the ball away. #CFC | #UCL

8' Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica) collects a pin-point pass inside the box and tries a snap shot towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper dives perfectly to deny him. The ball bounces off his gloves and brushes the post. That was a fantastic reflex save. #CFC | #UCL

7' The ball is cleared after Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Benfica. 6' Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica) sends a chip pass into the box, but Robert Sanchez is quickest to intercept the ball

4' Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) controls a square pass, he moves forward then unleashes a wild shot from mid-range which goes so far wide it nearly hits the corner flag. #CFC | #UCL

1' The first half has just begun. Benfica will kick the game off. #CFC | #UCL

Daniel Siebert will referee today's match. #CFC #UCL

The starting XIs were already announced and you can go through them in the Lineups section. Welcome to our live text coverage. We will try to provide you with a detailed image of what's happening on the pitch. There are only few moments left to the beginning of the match. #CFC

Come on Chelsea! 🔵 #CFC | #UCL

An exciting night ahead. ✨ #CFC | #UCL

91' Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. 90' Offside, Chelsea. Shumaira Mheuka is caught offside. #CFC | #CarabaoCup

85' Substitution Francis Okoronkwo(In) Lewis Montsma(Out) #CFC | #CarabaoCup

83' Yellow card James Collins (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. 83' Andrey Santos (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half. #CFC | #CarabaoCup

83' Foul by James Collins (Lincoln City). 82' Attempt blocked. Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. 82' Attempt saved. Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal

79' Attempt blocked. Estêvão (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Facundo Buonanotte. 77' Attempt missed. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box. #CFC | #CarabaoCup

77' Attempt missed. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box. 76' Malo Gusto (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half. #CFC | #CarabaoCup

74' Foul by James Collins (Lincoln City). 74' Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half. #CFC | #CarabaoCup

73' Attempt missed. Malo Gusto (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. 72' Attempt blocked. Estêvão (Chelsea) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross. 72 Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) wins a free kick

71' Substitution Reeco Hackett-Fairchild(In) Ben House(Out) Lincoln City 70' Substitution Pedro Neto(In) Jamie Gittens(Out) Chelsea 70' Substitution Marc Cucurella(In) Enzo Fernández(Out) Chelsea 70' Substitution Shumaira Mheuka(In) Tyrique George(Out)

69' Attempt missed. Rob Street (Lincoln City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. 68' Attempt missed. Freddie Draper (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Tom Hamer. #CFC |