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Thomas Tuchel bullish on Champions League hopes after Chelsea breeze past LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid to reach the last eight as Blues boss insists: 'No one will want to play us and there's no need for us to be afraid'

Thomas Tuchel insists Europe’s elite will want to avoid Chelsea in Friday's Champions League draw following their convincing win over Atletico Madrid.

The Blues breezed through to the quarter finals with an excellent win over the LaLiga leaders courtesy of goals from Hakim Ziyech and Emerson.

And Tuchel said: 'They play with a special bond and that gives you an edge. I’m sure no one will want to play against us and there’s no need for us to be afraid.

Thomas Tuchel continued his impressive start to his Chelsea reign with victory overu00a0Atletico

Thomas Tuchel continued his impressive start to his Chelsea reign with victory over Atletico

Tuchel insists Europeu2019s elite will want to avoid Chelsea in Friday's Champions League draw

‘The most important thing is we feel we deserve this.