Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea’s Champions League defence is all but over

Thomas Tuchel believes his side’s Champions League hopes are all but over (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Tuchel has all-but admitted defeat in the Champions League after Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 first-leg loss to Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

Karim Benzema’s stunning hat-trick handed Real total control at the midway point of their quarter-final with the defending champions.