Shakhtar Donetsk confirm Stamford Bridge for Champions League home matches

Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk has confirmed that they will host their UEFA Champions League home matches at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium for the upcoming season. The club views this as a significant opportunity to stage European fixtures at one of football's most iconic venues.

Shakhtar Donetsk conveyed their gratitude to Chelsea Football Club for granting them permission to utilize the London stadium. A statement from the club read, “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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Shakhtar Donetsk will play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season.

This agreement means Shakhtar will welcome their Champions League opponents at Stamford Bridge, rather than their usual home ground, as they continue their participation in Europe's top club competition. The decision follows reports that the Ukrainian club was targeting Stamford Bridge as their preferred venue for their European home games 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.