Tuchel wants Chelsea to play 'adventurous football' against Real Madrid

The Blues boss has talked up the qualities of the upcoming opponents as they prepare for their most important game of the season.

Thomas Tuchel wants Chelsea to play “adventurous football” in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.

Chelsea have been in formidable form ever since the change in management in January but now they are set to face probably their hardest test so far.

The Blues will be eager to get past Real Madrid on Tuesday in order to get one step closer to completing a double this season.

The London side are through to the finals of the FA Cup and are favorites to lift the trophy, having beaten Manchester City to progress past the semi-final stage.

In the Champions League semi-finals, however, they are not the favorites as they face a team with the highest pedigree in the competition.

“We arrived in the semi-final and on the highest level, we will play Real Madrid and it cannot be harder,” Tuchel told reporters, via Goal.

“That’s because they are the most experienced team in this competition. They will play these games with full confidence and awareness. They are on a very good run at the moment. Sixteen or so games unbeaten. I am sure we will arrive with confidence and true inner belief.

“We have now crucial matches in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League after performing and getting good results. I hope we can play adventurous football. We can play aggressive and intense football. We will fight them hard and let’s see who gets the win out of these two games.

“It’s a big challenge and after it, we will be smarter and better. This will be a huge experience together. We are very happy to arrive at this level. This is what you dream of as a little boy, to play international games against Real Madrid, there’s no doubt about it.”