Thomas Tuchel said that “super hungry” Chelsea have determined their place after reaching the Champions League final when Hakim Zichek scored his last-16 second leg on Wednesday to secure a 2–0 win against Atletico Madrid Eliminated the target. Morocco gave Ziach their first goal since October to advance to the hosts in the first half over Stamford Bridge. Emerson came off the bench to score a late goal that sealed a comfortable 3–0 victory over the lower La Liga leaders. Adding to Atletico’s grief, Stefan Savic was sent off in phases to hit Antonio Rudiger in the stomach with an elbow.
While Chelsea were the better side for the long term, Atletico could reasonably claim that they should have paid a penalty for the challenge of Cesar Azpilicuita on Yannick Carrasco when the score was still 0–0.
Tuchel acknowledged that it could be a penalty, saying: “Azpi was a little scared because his ball was small, plus I was a little scared.”
But Atletico owner Diego Simeon said: “We are not looking for excuses. We were beaten by a better team. We tried to suppress them in the field, but not attacking the way we can.” Can.”
This was the only major fear for Chelsea as they extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches played in January as sacked Frank Lampard was replaced in January.
Tushel has claimed the longest unbeaten start ever made by the Chelsea boss since Luke Felipe Scolari’s previous move.
Revived by Tuchel, Chelsea have conceded just two goals in their brief reigns and race for six consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.
“A very good performance, unbelievable effort. I could feel that we absolutely wanted it,” Tuchel said.
“We enjoyed the fight. The people were thorough and fast. We were super hungry to pass.”
Leading Chelsea to the last eight for the first time since 2014, Tuchel has another feather in his cap as the Germans return to the Champions League final after their defeat against Paris Saint-Germain against Bayern Munich last season Huh.
“They play with a special bond. Such fixtures and results give you a definite edge to achieve special things. I’m pretty sure no one wants to play against us,” Tuchel said. said.
“Quarter-finals mean just four games (until the finals). It’s a big step and looks great.”
Chelsea, the Champions League winners, were eliminated for the first time in 2012, in their final four matches in the first knockout stage.
But he never looked in danger of losing the 1-0 lead given by Olivier Giroud’s overhead kick in the first leg in Bucharest.
Azpilicute Bach
Critically, Azpilicueta escaped without punishment when a defender’s under-hit back-pass allowed Carrasco to overtake him in the penalty area.
Azpilicueta responded with a panicked tug that sent Carrasco faltering but Atletico’s penalty appeal was controversially dismissed by referee Daniel Orsetto, with VAR deciding not to interfere willy-nilly.
Simeon’s anger only increased as Chelsea made their best of luck to take the lead in the 34th minute.
Timo Werner now has just two goals in his last 27 appearances for Chelsea.
But Tuchel supported Werner to come good this week and Germany regained their manager’s confidence by making a significant contribution to Ziech’s opener.
Braking at speed after Werner stopped a cross from Kiran Trippier, Kai Havertz fed his teammate on the left flank.
Werner accelerated from the out-of-position Atlético defense before clipping a fully loaded pass en route to Zearch.
At 10 yards from goal, Zeech completed Clasia’s thrust with a clinical strike.
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Saivik’s frustration boiled over in the 81st minute as he was sacked for a deft elbow that was a dramatic fall from Rudiger.
With Chelsea’s injured defender Thiago Silva roaring over Emerson from the stand, Christian Pulisic’s near-left home was destroyed in stoppage time, sparking a wild celebration that currently fuels the Blues Used to encourage feel-good.
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