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Tuchel Tells Chelsea Youngsters To Savour The Experience Of Playing Real Madrid

Tuchel Tells Chelsea Youngsters To Savour The Experience Of Playing Real Madrid

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has urged his young squad to relish the moment of playing against Real Madrid in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League.

Tuchel believes every player must dream of playing such important games against a prestigious opponent like Zinedine Zidane’s men.

The Blues will be looking to reach the final of the Champions League next month, but 13-time champions and the most successful club in Europe stand in their way.

Chelsea have not reached this far of the competition since 2014 when they were knocked out at this similar stage in the hands of Real Madrid’s neighbours Atletico Madrid.

With a young squad at his disposal, Tuchel believes it will be a learning curve for the West Londoners and has urged them to enjoy the moment.

"Zidane has an incredible record, especially in the Champions League, which he won three times in a row which is pretty much impossible to do," Tuchel told reporters. "We arrived in the semi-final and on the highest level, we will play Real Madrid and it cannot be harder.

"That's because they are the most experienced team in this competition. They will play these games with full confidence and awareness. They are on a very good run at the moment. Sixteen or so games unbeaten. I am sure we will arrive with confidence and true inner belief.

"We have now crucial matches in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League after performing and getting good results. I hope we can play adventurous football. We can play aggressive and intense football. We will fight them hard and let's see who gets the win out of these two games.

"It's a big challenge and after it, we will be smarter and better. This will be a huge experience together. We are very happy to arrive at this level. This is what you dream of as a little boy, to play international games against Real Madrid, there's no doubt about it."

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