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Originally published by KBC SportsAugust 15, 2026
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Shakhtar want to play Champions League ties at Chelsea

Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk want to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge this season. Shakhtar have been unable to use their Donbas Arena since the 2014 Russia-backed annexation of Donetsk, playing domestic matches in Kyiv and Lviv, and Europe..
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Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk is reportedly seeking to host their Champions League home matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium in London.
- The club has been unable to play in Donetsk since 2014 and has previously used venues in Germany, Slovenia, and Poland.
- Shakhtar Donetsk are keen to play at the 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge, citing a strong relationship with Chelsea.
- The move aims to connect with the approximately 32,000 Ukraine-born residents in London and potentially attract a larger fanbase.
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