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Shakhtar Donetsk Finds New Home at Stamford Bridge
23 Aug
Summary
- Shakhtar Donetsk will play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge.
- The move is subject to regulatory approval.
- Chelsea expressed excitement to host Shakhtar's supporters.
Shakhtar Donetsk has reached an agreement to host its Champions League home fixtures at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium for the upcoming season. This decision comes after the Ukrainian club has been unable to play at their Donbas Arena since 2014.
While domestic matches have been held in Kyiv and Lviv, European games have previously been staged in various countries across Europe. The relocation to Stamford Bridge is contingent upon receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
Chelsea has indicated its enthusiasm for hosting Shakhtar and their fanbase in west London. The club stated they anticipate a successful collaboration with Shakhtar to ensure that matchdays are conducted safely and efficiently for both the team and its supporters.
