Thomas Tuchel upset with officials as Chelsea exit Champions League

Thomas Tuchel was both proud and disappointed after defeat (Nick Potts/PA)

Thomas Tuchel risked the wrath of UEFA by claiming referees lack the “courage” to give big decisions against Real Madrid.

Chelsea boss Tuchel even admitted he could expect repercussions for criticising Polish referee Szymon Marciniak in the wake of the Blues’ 5-4 Champions League quarter-final exit.