Chelsea vs. FC Copenhagen
Chelsea, having secured the top seed in the league phase, will confront Denmark's FC Copenhagen in the Round of 16. The first leg is scheduled for March 6, 2025, at Copenhagen's home ground, with the return leg on March 13, 2025, at Stamford Bridge. Advancing past this stage could see Chelsea facing either Molde FK or Legia Warsaw in the quarter-finals. The club aims to achieve a historic milestone by becoming the first team to win all three major European trophies. To bolster their squad for the knockout stages, Chelsea has registered Cole Palmer, Trevoh Chalobah, and Mathis Amougou.
Fiorentina vs. Panathinaikos
Italian side Fiorentina, who qualified directly for the Round of 16, are set to face Greece's Panathinaikos. The first leg will take place on March 6, 2025, in Greece, with the return fixture on March 13, 2025, in Florence. Fiorentina will be aiming to progress further in the competition after their strong performance in the league phase.
Path to the Final
The quarter-finals are slated for April 10 and 17, 2025, followed by the semi-finals on May 1 and 8, 2025. The culmination of the tournament, the final, is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at the Wrocław Stadium in Wrocław, Poland. Chelsea's potential path could lead them to face Real Betis, who have been revitalized by the loan signing of winger Antony from Manchester United.
The full draw for the Round of 16 is as follows:
Real Betis vs. Vitória SC
Jagiellonia Białystok vs. Cercle Brugge
Celje vs. Lugano
Panathinaikos vs. Fiorentina
Borac Banja Luka vs. Rapid Wien
Pafos vs. Djurgårdens IF
Molde FK vs. Legia Warsaw
FC Copenhagen vs. Chelsea
These fixtures promise an exciting phase of competition as clubs vie for the prestigious UEFA Conference League title.
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