Whatever way you slice it, losing 4-1 to Brentford is not a good thing. Chelsea are the World and European Champions and on a run of seven consecutive wins, they were expected to swat The Bees away.
The second half capitulation was spectacular and gave the Blues a harsh reality check as the business end to this season fully commences. There will not be much time to safely regain confidence as a blockbuster clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League awaits on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge.
In a rematch of last Spring's semi-final, this year's quarter-final is set to test Chelsea's title defence in new ways as Thomas Tuchel aims to keep his incredible cup record going. Reaching the final of every competition he's entered with Chelsea.
