Chelsea learn Conference League fate… and could face reborn Man Utd flop Antony in final
CHELSEA have learned their route to the Conference League final after drawing Copenhagen in the last 16.
The Blues sealed their spot in the knockout stage of the competition after an incredible group stage run.
Chelsea finished top of the pile with six wins from as many games.
But they have now been handed a tricky last 16 tie against Copenhagen, who are among the highest-ranked sides left in the Conference League.
Should the Blues get past the Danes, they will then face either Molde or Legia Warsaw in the quarters.
There are four potential sides awaiting in the semis, with Pafos, Djurgarden, Borac and Rapid Vienna all hoping for the chance to cause an upset.
While in the final, Chelsea could take on Real Betis.
The Spaniards are enjoying a resurgence after signing flop winger Antony on loan from Manchester United.
He already has several goals to his name and will be keen to impress against an English side.
Other teams on Betis’ side of the draw include Panathinaikos and Cercle Brugge.
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Chelsea have also avoided Italians Fiorentina, who lost the last two Conference League finals to West Ham and Olympiacos.
Chelsea will now be gearing themselves up to go and win the competition.
Victory in the Conference League would see the Blues become the first side in history to lift all three major European trophies.
Their squad has been strengthened by the registration of Cole Palmer, who was left out of the group stage.
Trevoh Chalobah and Mathis Amougou were also added to the side.
But Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia will play no part after being left out due to their injury woes.
Europa Conference League draw in full
Last 16
- Jagiellonia vs Cercle Brugge
- Molde vs Legia Warsaw
- Celje vs Lugano
- Pafos vs Djurgaden
- Panathinaikos vs Fiorentina
- Borac vs Rapid Vienna
- Real Betis vs Vitoria
- Copenhagen vs Chelsea
Quarter-finals
- QF 1: Real Betis or Vitoria vs Jagiellonia or Cercle Brugge
- QF 2: Celje or Lugano vs Panathinaikos or Fiorentina
- QF 3: Copenhagen or Chelsea vs Molde or Legia Warsaw
- QF 4: Pafos or Djurgaden vs Borac or Rapid Vienna
Semi finals
- QF 1 winner vs QF 2 winner
- QF 3 winner vs Q 4 winner
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