Tuchel admits to making a major blunder that resulted in a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea were thrashed by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter final at Stamford Bridge, as Karim Benzema scored a hat trick to completely demolish Thomas Tuchel's team.The Blues boss will travel to Spain with a two-goal deficit to overcome and force the tie into extra time, but he believes his massive tactical error at Stamford Bridge will be difficult to erase.

After edging Real Madrid in the semi-finals last season, the German tactician's decision to let Vinicius Junoir space between Christnesen and Reece James made all the difference as the Los Blancos ran amok at the Bridge.

"Tuchel says it was a mistake to leave space between the centre back (Christensen) and the wing back (Vinicius Junior) (Reece James). #UCL', #CFC',  Nizaar.The tie appears to be practically over for Chelsea, unless they pull off a miracle in Spain and outlast one of the best tactical teams in the world.

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