Thomas Tuchel snapped at reporter & ripped into Chelsea players after Real loss
Chelsea were beaten by Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.
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Champions League: Karim Benzema hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-1 win at Chelsea
Karim Benzema, including two fine headed goals in the space of three first-half minutes, earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win at reigning European champions Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Benzema, 34, claimed his hat-trick when he pounced on an error by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy just after halftime to put the Spaniards in control of the tie before Tuesday's second leg in Madrid. Kai Havertz had restored some hope to the Blues when he headed in an angled pass from Jorginho in the 40th minute to make it 2-1.
Thomas Tuchel fears Chelsea will "get hammered" by Real Madrid in their second leg if they do not improve quickly.
Chelsea’s defence of the Champions League is hanging by a thread after Karim Benzema’s ruthless hat-trick saw the Spanish giants leave Stamford Bridge with a 3-1 lead to take into the second leg of their quarter-final. Two goals in three first half minutes put the visitors in front, before Kai Havertz pulled one back for Chelsea before the break.
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Chelsea v Real Madrid player ratings: Havertz 7, Mendy 4; Benzema 9.5, Vinicius Jr 9
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema scored another Champions League hat-trick as the Spanish side defeated Chelsea 3-1 in Wednesday's quarter-final first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Champions League: "Fantastic" Karim Benzema Treble Puts Real Madrid In Command Against Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti hailed Karim Benzema's "fantastic" hat-trick as he fired Real Madrid to a 3-1 win against Chelsea that put the Champions League holders on the brink of elimination after Wednesday's quarter-final first leg. Benzema produced a masterclass at Stamford Bridge as the France striker netted twice in the first half with two perfectly-taken headers. Kai Havertz reduced the deficit before the interval, but Benzema punished a woeful mistake from Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy in the second half to complete his treble.
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Karim Benzema’s hat-trick in the Champions League first-leg over Chelsea has Real Madrid with one foot in the semi-finals after an impressive 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.