Thomas Tuchel says his "evening is ruined" as he learns latest problem facing Chelsea
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Chelsea manager Tuchel equals Champions League record for most wins inside first 50 matches
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has equalled the record for most Champions League victories inside 50 matches as the Blues rolled to a 2-1 victory over Lille on Wednesday.
Antonio Rudiger's Edouard Mendy row forgotten as Christian Pulisic helps Chelsea quieten Lille
Chelsea are through to the Champions League quarter-final, but at moments it was certainly more nervous than they might have liked. Andreas Christensen was forced off with an injury in the first half, while Jorginho's handball gave Lille the opportunity to score from the spot. Burak Yilmaz dutifully obliged.
Chelsea FC XI vs Lille: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Champions League tie today
Chelsea are not yet ready to welcome back Reece James as attentions turn to their Champions League clash with Lille.
Tuchel hails Chelsea's competitive spirit
LILLE, France : Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel paid tribute to everyone at Chelsea after the defending champions reached the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday following a week of turmoil off the pitch.
Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea boss hails mentality of players following 2-1 win at Lille in Champions League last 16
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says his players «dug in» and «did what was necessary» as they eased into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with victory in Lille. Despite falling behind on the night to a Burak Yilmaz penalty, the visitors turned things around either side of half-time thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta. Ad/> The build-up to the game had been overshadowed by the ramifications caused by Roman Abramovich's ownership of the club, but there were no signs of distractions on the pitch as Chelsea brushed aside their Ligue 1 opponents 4-1 on aggregate to advance in Europe.
Embattled Chelsea advances to Champions League quarters with win over Lille
LILLE, France (AP) — Much remains uncertain about Chelsea's future, but for now the reigning champion is through to the Champions League quarterfinals.
