Thomas Tuchel revealed his evening was ruined after learning of a new sanction on Chelsea by the European football governing body
The German manager masterminded a 2-1 win over Lille on Wednesday night, with the Blues beating the Ligue 1 side 4-1 on aggregate
UEFA has banned Chelsea from selling tickets for the Champions League quarterfinal against their yet to be drawn opponents

Thomas Tuchel has revealed he is devasted following the struggles facing Chelsea after the recent sanctions on the Blues by UEFA.

The German manager was on the touchline as the Blues cruised into the Quarterfinals of the Champions League after a 4-1 aggregate win over French side Lille.

Tension at Stamford Bridge As Thomas Tuchel Heartbroken After Latest Sanction on Chelsea — Thomas Tuchel has a record of 32 wins in his first 50 UEFA Champions League games. Photo by Chris Brunskill
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According to a report via the Mirror, UEFA has banned Chelsea from selling tickets for the Champions League quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge.

This follows sanctions on the Blues following the clampdown on Russian Billionaire, Roman Abramovich by the UK government and UEFA.

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The London club has also been prevented from selling matchday tickets in all domestic competitions, including the Premier League.

Thomas Tuchel breaks Zinedine Zidane record

Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel guided Chelsea into the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 16, after the Blues came from a goal down to defeat Lille 2-1.

According to Football London, Tuchel has recorded more wins than any other manager in his first 50 Champions League matches, with 32 victories overcoming Zinedine Zidane on 31.

Chelsea has joined the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich in the last eight of the European biggest football competition with the quarterfinal draws slated for Friday, March 18.