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Stamford Bridge to host UCL despite Chelsea absence

Stamford Bridge is prepared to welcome back the Champions League anthem this season, but in a surreal twist, it will not be for Chelsea. Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk are in advanced negotiations to use the iconic West London venue as their temporary home for Europe’s premier club competition.

Crystal Palace FC v FC Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Semi-Final Second Leg

Shakhtar in talks over playing Champions League games in England

Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk could play their home Champions League fixtures in England next season after launching exploratory talks with a Premier League club. The ongoing conflict in their homeland has forced the displaced side to evaluate alternative European venues, with London emerging as a strong potential destination.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Atletico GO	21	8	8	5	24	21	3	32	D W W D W
10	Sport Recife	21	7	11	3	26	19	7	32	W D D D D
11	Athletic Club	21	7	10	4	21	18	3	31	W D W D D
12	Sao Bernardo	21	8	6	7	31	24	7	30	W L L D D
13	Botafogo SP	21	7	6	8	26	22	4	27	W L W D D

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