Chelsea now know their next challenge in the UEFA Conference League as they prepare for a last-16 showdown and plot their route to the final.
Following the draws for the Champions League and Europa League, the Conference League knockout phase was finalized on Friday at UEFA’s headquarters in Switzerland.
Despite recent struggles in domestic competitions, Enzo Maresca’s side remains the frontrunner to lift the trophy after dominating the league phase.
Even with a heavily rotated squad, the Blues won all six of their group games with a commanding 26-5 aggregate score, finishing four points clear at the top.
This flawless performance earned Chelsea a direct spot in the round of 16, where they will face FC Copenhagen. The first leg will take place in Denmark on Thursday, March 6, before the return match at Stamford Bridge a week later.
Copenhagen, who made headlines by defeating Manchester United in the Champions League last season, secured their place in the last-16 by edging past German side Heidenheim 4-3 on aggregate.
Friday’s draw also outlined Chelsea’s potential path to the final, which is set to take place at Wrocław Stadium in Poland on Wednesday, May 28.
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