Respect the Bernabéu with the public: Tuchel spoke about the Chelsea-Real Madrid key

Chelsea and Real Madrid will star in one of the Champions League quarterfinal keys. That was determined this Friday after the draw held in Nyon. For Thomas Tuchel, coach of the ‘Blues’, the challenge is extremely difficult, knowing that everything will be defined at the Santiago Bernabéu, home of the Spanish team.

“Hard. The challenge cannot be much greater than playing the second leg at the Bernabéu with an audience. It is a great challenge, but there is a bit of excitement surrounding this match and encounter. We know what’s coming. It will be an exciting match and a difficult challenge”, Said the German at a press conference.

On the other hand, Tuchel, who lifted the trophy in this competition last season after defeating Manchester City, welcomed the fact that he did not get an English opponent, with whom he competes more frequently in the different local competitions.

“It’s not important (avoiding English opposition), but it’s a European night and it’s always good to play European teams, and not play English teams at this stage, because you play a lot of times in domestic competition.”, Tuchel commented.

One of the topics addressed by the former PSG coach, Borussia Dortmund, among others, was the possibility that Chelsea host Real Madrid without the support of their fans in the stands, due to a possible sanction against the club.

“It would be a disadvantage. In general, this game is for the spectators. The game can change a lot with viewers, so we hope to find a solution. Everyone in the club and in the board will fight for an opportunity. I’m not sure how big a possibility it is. These games, any game, are for the spectators. It’s a different game when the crowd is in the stadium.”sentenced.

Chelsea and Real Madrid will play the first leg at Stamfrod Bridge on Tuesday 5 or Wednesday 6 April. The second leg is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Tuesday 12 or Wednesday 13 April.