Thomas Tuchel hopeful of winning Champions League with Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel hopeful of winning Champions League with Chelsea

Chelsea ended Manchester City’s winning run on Saturday to strengthen their spot in the top-four. With the victory against Manchester City, the Blues moved to third position on the points table with 64 points in their kitty. Manchester City were on the verge of winning the title with a win over Thomas Tuchel’s men but Chelsea had other plans. The missed penalty, referee decisions and off-side calls decided the fate of the game.

Chelsea started the game on a low tempo, allowing Manchester City to run through them. Both sides played out an exciting period of football against each other as teams dominated the midfield with skillfull passes. However, Pep Guardiola’s men broke the deadlock just before the half-time to set up an exciting game. Sergio Aguero’s penalty miss added more spice to the game.

What did Thomas Tuchel in the post match?

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Thomas Tuchel was happy with Chelsea’s performance on Saturday

In the second half, Chelsea came out all gun blazing, trying to out do Manchester City. Rodri’s lax helped Chelsea to equalise as Hakim Ziyech found the back of the net after the hour mark. The ruthless Chelsea were trying for a winner and a goal in the final ten was ruled out for offside. However, the goal in injury time by Marcos Alonso helped Chelsea to settle the fixture. Thomas Tuchel was happy about Chelsea’ performances and lauded them. He also seemed confident to win the title with this side.

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What a performance in the second half. The win gives us confidence but, as I have said before, this result will not change the [Champions League] final. You need to be well prepared, we will have some changes again, they will have some changes again, but we will arrive with the knowledge we are capable of beating City. This is what we have now, and this will not change until Istanbul

Chelsea are looking strong to finish in the top-flight with games coming thick and fast in the league before the Champions League finals. It remains interesting to see if they can win the CL title as well against the same opposition.

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