Chelsea news: Romelu Lukaku transfer stance, Real Madrid lead race for star and Tuchel rages
Your Chelsea morning digest on Thursday, April 7.
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Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea Champions League defence is all but over
Thomas Tuchel has all-but admitted defeat in the Champions League after Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 first-leg loss to Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.
Benzema hat-trick leaves Chelsea’s Champions League hopes in tatters
Karim Benzema bullied Chelsea to the brink of relinquishing their Champions League crown with a stunning hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 3-1 triumph at Stamford Bridge.
Confirmed Chelsea side vs Real Madrid – Alonso dropped, James, Jorginho and Pulisic all return
Thomas Tuchel has made four changes to his Chelsea side for this evening's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge – the biggest of which sees Marcos Alonso step out of starting XI and Cesar Azpilicueta lining up at left wing-back.
Peter Schmeichel, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry predict Champions League winner as Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City battle Europe’s elite
Peter Schmeichel, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry have predicted who will win the Champions League as Premier League giants Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City battle Europe’s elite for the trophy.