Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is expecting a tough test against Atletico Madrid, despite the Spanish side playing their home leg in Bucharest.

The last-16 first leg will be played in Romania due to coronavirus travel restrictions.

But despite facing a side on top of La Liga, Tuchel believes Chelsea have all the tools to compete in the Champions League.

"Of course it's a big test," said Tuchel. "They are an experienced club at his level with an experienced coach. Hopefully it brings out the best in us.

"We will do things our way, they will do things their way. It's clear what you get when you play Atletico: fighting, experience, a team with a good mentality.

"Clearly it's a disadvantage for Atletico Madrid to lose their home ground for the first leg. We don't have to talk around that, it's obvious.

"I think we are well equipped [to compete in the Champions League], I love what I see on a daily basis at Cobham. I love what I feel, I love what I see with the intensity, the quality and the hunger in training.

"Here at Chelsea, I feel a strong club. I have a strong bond with the players and I have complete trust in this group and the quality of each individual. When you get to this stage, you have to perform to your absolute maximum.

'I'm very happy and excited to arrive in Bucharest because every time we arrive, I see a good response from the boys and I expect the same tomorrow night.

"We have the possibility to take 23 players, we can make five changes and it gives us lots of possibilities tomorrow."