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Chelsea: Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger criticised by Joe Cole after costly mix-up

Hapless Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger were singled out for criticism by Joe Cole after their mix-up resulted in a third goal for Real Madrid.

Both players failed to clear the ball with the Blues trailing 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg tie, allowing Karim Benzema the easy task of slotting in.

The mistake saw the visitors ease further in front at Stamford Bridge, leaving Thomas Tuchel's side with a mountain to climb, and Cole admitted the pair got it 'wrong'.

Speaking on BT Sport after the final whistle, Cole said: 'The next goal in the tie is crucial.