Chelsea have a UEFA Champions League schedule, in the League Phase that’s a pretty tough slate, for pretty much anybody. There is no such thing as the “group of death” in this new UCL format, or even a true “group” for that matter. However, this kind of schedule evokes the same kind of vibes as “the group of death.” Chelsea’s confirmed fixture list for the UCL includes FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich, two of the richest, most powerful clubs in the world.
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On top of all that, there is also Napoli, Ajax and Benfica on the docket ahead. Playing a schedule like this is certainly a double-edged sword. On one hand, it means the Blues will be battle-tested.
But on the other hand, advancing through to the next phase will be made all the more challenging.
Chelsea FC 25-26 UCL League Phase Fixtures
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AFC Ajax, Pafos FC, FC Barcelona, S.L. Benfica
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SSC Napoli, Qarabag FK, Bayern Munich, Atalanta BC
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