The Blues boss was unhappy with the official's post-match actions
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has accused referee Szymon Marciniak of inappropriate conduct following his side's 5-4 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.
The German coach claims Marciniak acted too friendly towards Blancos leader Carlo Ancelotti following the second leg on Tuesday.
Tuchel also came away from the game upset about a disallowed goal from Marcos Alonso that could have influenced the tie.
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"I was disappointed that the referee had a good time with my colleague Carlo Ancelotti," Tuchel said.
"I know Carlo is a nice guy but when I wanted to go and say thank you for the match, I saw him smiling and laughing loudly with the opponents' coach.
"I think this is the wrong time to do this after a final whistle from 120 minutes where one team gave all their hearts and fought until the last drop.
"You go and see the referee smiling and laughing with the other coach, I think it is very, very bad timing. I told him this and that's it."
Chelsea, the winners of last year's top European competition, are now out of the Champions League despite a determined effort to dig out of a two-goal hole from the first leg.
They briefly held a 4-3 aggregate advantage before Rodrygo forced extra time and Karim Benzema notched a match-winner.
The Blues will now turn back to the Premier League, where they sit in third place and hold a comfortable position in the Champions League qualification places.
OluluMadrid
267
What nonsense is this guy saying or has he forgotten that Chelsea were awarded a corner kick that led to their second goal while it is goalkick for real Madrid. Talking of Chelsea cancelled goal again did he want a clear handball to be allowed or what??? Lastly talking about referee being friendly to Ancelotti, that is most stupid excuse I have ever heard in my life. Just because he's not friendly doesn't mean Ancelotti should also act like a frustrated donkey as well... I respect the way Chelsea played but for this nonsense this man says honestly he alone lost my respect but not his players.....
RyòKo
142
you need Thanks the Ref for giving you a free Rudiger's GOAL from the controversy Corner! STOP THE EXCUSES please TUCHEL
FrankUtd
123
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Badhur
116
The referee gave you a false corner and you scored And then you say he favored the other team???? Grow up dudes
Mahdich_03
12
I think you don't have eyes
I think you dont have brain
Kiycdinp
9
What nonsense is this guy saying or has he forgotten that Chelsea were awarded a corner kick that led to their second goal while it is goalkick for real Madrid. Talking of Chelsea cancelled goal again did he want a clear handball to be allowed or what??? Lastly talking about referee being friendly to Ancelotti, that is most stupid excuse I have ever heard in my life. Just because he's not friendly doesn't mean Ancelotti should also act like a frustrated donkey as well... I respect the way Chelsea played but for this nonsense this man says honestly he alone lost my respect but not his players.....
exactly 💯
IAMJUNGKOOK
8
What nonsense is this guy saying or has he forgotten that Chelsea were awarded a corner kick that led to their second goal while it is goalkick for real Madrid. Talking of Chelsea cancelled goal again did he want a clear handball to be allowed or what??? Lastly talking about referee being friendly to Ancelotti, that is most stupid excuse I have ever heard in my life. Just because he's not friendly doesn't mean Ancelotti should also act like a frustrated donkey as well... I respect the way Chelsea played but for this nonsense this man says honestly he alone lost my respect but not his players.....
tuchel is a man of excuses
kiodiprs
8
What nonsense is this guy saying or has he forgotten that Chelsea were awarded a corner kick that led to their second goal while it is goalkick for real Madrid. Talking of Chelsea cancelled goal again did he want a clear handball to be allowed or what??? Lastly talking about referee being friendly to Ancelotti, that is most stupid excuse I have ever heard in my life. Just because he's not friendly doesn't mean Ancelotti should also act like a frustrated donkey as well... I respect the way Chelsea played but for this nonsense this man says honestly he alone lost my respect but not his players.....
Well said