The numbers deny Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel explained that the physical advantage of real Madrid in the first leg this was due, in large part, to the fact that the five rule changes, implemented in Spain but not in England, allowed the Whites to rest more, an argument that the numbers and the minutes played were refusing.

The columns of real Madridkey to the 1-3 victory at Stamford Bridge, has played more minutes this season than those Chelseaa team with one of the largest squads on the continent, comparable to City of Manchester and a few more teams in Europe.

“We’re playing in a physically harder league”

“We try to propose (in the first leg) a more physical game, more intense. We have a great physical disadvantage because Madrid has played the whole season with five changes and we play in a physically more demanding league,” he pointed out. Tuchel at a press conference.

Starting with the goal Thibaut Courtois has played over Edward Mendy. While the Belgian goalkeeper has played 3,900 minutes this season, the Senegalese has 3,509. It is true that this time the statistics were disturbed because Mendy played the Africa Cup together Senegal and missed five games for his club.

Rüdiger, the defender who played the most

in defense, Rudigercentral holding of Chelseawas the most played, with 4,170 minutes, but Carlo Ancelotti he rotated less in his defenses than he did Tuchel. David Alaba He was on the pitch for 3,679 minutes and Eder Militao 3,773. Next on the ‘blue’ list is Thiago Silvawith 3,145, followed by Cesar Azpilicuetathe captain, with 2,946.

In the middle, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic Y N’Golo Kante accumulate 2,946, 2,540 and 2,122 minutes, respectively, while the midfield of Madrid arrived with several more minutes in the suitcase. Casemiro adds 3,428 minutes, Luka modric2,763 at Tony Kroos, 2,719. Only Jorginho He has played more than Croatian and German and has fewer years than two. Faith Valverdefourth midfield option for Carlettoplayed 2,052 minutes, not too far from the contribution of Kante.

up, Tuchel He shared 2,678 minutes for Kai Havertzheadlines last week and this Tuesday, 2,929 for Mason Mount and 2,184 for Judge Zyechwho is also no longer playing on the national team after his refusal to come along Morocco.

Benzema, incombustible

In the case of real Madrid, Karim Benzema, at 34 years old, more of them all. The Frenchman played 3,140 minutes. In case Vinicius it was even more alarming, he played 3,552 minutes. His youth allowed him to play more than 10 of those games Havertz.

to the joy of Tuchelthe five rule changes have been approved by the Premier and will take effect next season.