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Champions League: Pulisic gives Chelsea the edge over Real Madrid
Former Bundesliga star Christian Pulisic was on the scoresheet for Chelsea, whose away goal in Madrid gives them a slender advantage over Real Madrid. Pulisic is back in form under the coach who nutured him at Dortmund.
Pulisic is the first American to score in a Champions League semifinal
Real Madrid 1-1 Chelsea, (Benzema 29 – Pulisic 14 )
Former Borussia Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic struck early in Madrid to give Chelsea an away goal and the slight edge over Real Madrid in their Champions League semifinal.
Pulisic showed quick feet and a cool head to finish put the ball beyond Thibault Courtois after Antonio Rüdiger s long ball caught out Real Madrid, making amends for Chelsea after Germany striker Timo Werner had missed a fine opportunity even earlier. It was the first time an American has ever scored in a Champions League semifinal.
What s been said? I had a good relationship with him here at Chelsea, the centre-half told the pre-match press conference. I hope I can play, honestly. If you want to win, you have to play against the best and Hazard is one of the best. For me one of the top players in the world.
Will Hazard start the first leg?
Hazard s 2020-21 campaign has been significantly disrupted by injuries, with the Belgian having been forced to sit out 31 games across all competitions to date.
The Blancos boss stopped short of confirming whether Hazard will start, but has told reporters that the 30-year-old is in top condition.
Thomas Tuchel: “It is only Mateo Kovacic we are missing”
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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel spoke to the press ahead of his side’s first-leg Champions League clash against Real Madrid at Estadio Alfredo di Stefano on Tuesday.
Tuchel gave an update on his squad’s health, spoke about his team’s form, and even discuss Eden Hazard’s return.
“It is a very short update,” Tuchel said of his team’s injury list. “because it is only Mateo Kovacic we are missing. Everyone else is available and everyone else will be in the squad for tomorrow.”