Chelsea returns to Champions League action this week, hosting Real Madrid in the first leg of their tense quarter-final tie. Last year, the Blues defeated Los Blancos in the semi-finals. They went on to win the Champions League in the finals against Manchester City.
The Blues may have had a shocker against Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, but they will hope it was just a blip. Since Tuchel took over as manager 15 months ago, the two-time Champions League champions have been outstanding in knockout competitions. Their big-game performances have also been excellent, but they will need their best players to step up against Real Madrid.
Let's take a look at that now.
Edouard Mendy was a key reason Chelsea won the Champions League last season, and he hasn't lost his magic touch this season.
The Senegalese was instrumental in his country winning the AFCON trophy and qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Despite Brentford's recent 4-1 thrashing, his domestic form has been just as good.
The African star has a perfect Champions League record and will be looking to keep a clean sheet against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.