Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has revealed he told the players after the 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid that ‘special things can happen at Stamford Bridge’.

Real Madrid outplayed Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabéu, and have the advantage heading into the second leg.

Despite being outplayed at the Bernabeu, Lampard has said he was proud of his players.

Speaking to BT Sport after the match, Lampard said: “I’m proud of the 10 men. The disappointing thing is you give away a set-piece, probably – definitely – from switching off.

“I don’t think with 10 men they carved us open, that was due to the spirit. And I think at that time in the game we had had chances in the game, three pretty good chances: Joao Felix early, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount at the end.

“So there’s some good things but the result is a reality. But I’ve just said to the players, special things can happen at Stamford Bridge. They’re a good team but we have to believe.”