Thomas Tuchel possesses a Chelsea squad that is the envy of many clubs across Europe. It's one packed full of quality and experience – the majority of the players are reigning European champions let's not forget. Yet even the Blues head coach has his tried and trusted stars, the key men he will turn to on the bigger occasions.
And they don't get much bigger than a Champions League tie against Real Madrid. The Blues will welcome Los Blancos to Stamford Bridge tomorrow for the first leg of their quarter-final. The return fixture will take place less than a week later at the Santiago Bernabeu and Chelsea supporters will hope their side travel to the Spanish capital with a lead.
That will not be easy. Tuchel has already accepted as much. "The challenge cannot be much higher than playing the second leg in the Bernabeu with spectators," the German said after the draw was made. "It is a big challenge and also there’s big excitement around this match and fixture. We know what is coming and it will be a tough challenge."
