Chelsea: Why heroic Real Madrid defeat could signal the start of a brave new era under Thomas Tuchel

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In defeat, Chelsea legends were made — and none more so than Thomas Tuchel.

He produced a Champions League comeback for the ages, a show of courage that will live long in the memory of the supporters who made it here to the Bernabeu and Chelsea fans watching around the world.

Even if their reign as European champions was ended by Real Madrid, this was a night that pointed to the promise of an even brighter future under their manager.

This was Chelsea at full throttle, with the shackles off — and it was thrilling. Maybe it will convince Tuchel to try it a bit more often.

For all of his remarkable success in little over a year