Shakhtar to play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea, out of Europe, lend their iconic stadium to Ukrainian giants Shakhtar for a season.

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What happened. Chelsea have agreed to let Shakhtar Donetsk play their home Champions League games at Stamford Bridge this season, as Shakhtar continue to play away from their war-torn home.

• Shakhtar have not played at Donbas Arena for over 12 years.
• Chelsea finished 10th last season, missing out on European football.
• Group stage draw for Champions League is still to be made.

Shakhtar will use Stamford Bridge for a year, with the Champions League group stage draw upcoming.

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