Shakhtar Donetsk confirm Stamford Bridge for Champions League home matches

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Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed that they will play their UEFA Champions League home matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge this season.

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The club said the decision provides a special opportunity to host European fixtures at one of football’s most famous venues.

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As reported by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday, the Ukrainian club was quoted as saying, “Shakhtar Donetsk will play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season.

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“Playing our Champions League home matches at Stamford Bridge is a special opportunity for Shakhtar. We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club for the opportunity to host our games at this special venue”

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“Playing our Champions League home matches at Stamford Bridge is a special opportunity for Shakhtar,” the club said.

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Shakhtar also expressed gratitude to Chelsea for allowing them to use the London stadium for their European home games.

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“We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club for the opportunity to host our games at this special venue,” the club added.

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The arrangement means Shakhtar will welcome their Champions League opponents at Stamford Bridge rather than their usual home ground, as they continue to compete in Europe’s premier club competition.

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PUNCH Online had reported that the Ukrainian club Shakhtar were targeting Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge as the venue for their Champions League home games this season.

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