Champions League, Chelsea get past Atletico Madrid: Records broken
Thomas Tuchel has continued his unbeaten run as Chelsea boss in all competitions since taking over from Frank Lampard. The Blues reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years with a 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid. Chelsea had a 1-0 lead after the first leg and scored another two at Stamford Bridge to get through. Here's more.
Chelsea register these records after overcoming Atletico
As per Opta, after a run of four consecutive eliminations when appearing at the last-16 stage in the UCL, the Blues have progressed to the competition's quarter-finals for the first time since 2013-14 under Jose Mourinho. Chelsea became the first English club to eliminate Atletico from the knockout stage of a major European competition since Bolton Wanderers in the 2007-08 UEFA Cup last 32.
Chelsea maintain unbeaten run under Tuchel
Chelsea are yet to lose in 13 matches under Tuchel in all competitions. He now has the longest unbeaten start to a tenure by any manager in the club's history, overtaking Luiz Felipe Scolari's 12 games. Chelsea are yet to concede a goal in six home games under Tuchel in all competitions. The Blues have kept 11 clean sheets in 13 games under him.
Ziyech and Werner script these feats
Hakim Ziyech scored his first home goal in 12 appearances at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea. Notably, four of his seven goals in the Champions League have come against Spanish sides (2 v Real Madrid, 1 v Valencia, 1 v Atletico). Timo Werner (10 goals, 7 assists) has been directly involved in more goals this season across competitions than any other player for Chelsea.
Atletico register unwanted records in the UCL
As per Opta, Atletico Madrid have lost three consecutive knockout stages games in the Champions League/European Cup for the very first time, also losing both legs of a two-legged knockout tie in the competition for the first time.
