UEFA has confirmed that the Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea has been moved to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. Chelsea’s trip to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 has been moved to Bucharest. Atletico Madrid take on Chelsea on Tuesday, February 23. The first leg of Atletico Madrid's Champions League tie against Chelsea will not be held at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico Madrid's home match against Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 has been moved from Spain to Bucharest as a result of coronavirus restrictions, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Chelsea’s trip to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 has been moved to Bucharest. (Photo: BARBARA SAX/AFP via Getty Images), Barnsley headhunted Valerien Ismael on the basis of his teams' pressing - he explains his tactical philosophy ahead of facing Chelsea. Deeper insight. Yannick Carrasco, Sime Vrsaljko, Hector Herrera and Kieran Trippier are all out injured, forcing Diego Simeone to bring some youngsters into the squad. Chelsea hold a slender but crucial advantage ahead of their second leg against Atlético thanks to Olivier Giroud's acrobatic goal in Bucharest. It was where we won the Europa League in 2021 as we beat Athletic Club 3-0. The second leg is still set for Stamford Bridge on March 17. The Spanish government has decided to restrict all arrivals from areas affected by COVID-19 mutations. … will take place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig will play Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie at Puskas Arena in Budapest, while the first leg of Manchester City’s tie with Borussia Monchengladbach will also now be played at the same venue. Your teams. Thiago Silva is expected to return to Chelsea's starting XI after missing their game against Southampton with a muscular injury. Atletico lifted the Europa League at the 2011-built stadium in May 2012, 10 days before Chelsea’s Champions League triumph in Munich. ... Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea; Chelsea face Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Uefa Champions League. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The following season the Blues were beaten 1-0 by hosts Steaua Bucharest there, but a year later two-goal Ramires inspired a 4-0 victory on the same pitch. Coverage commences at 7pm - one hour before kick-off. CHELSEA are set to play their Champions League last 16 first leg tie with Atletico Madrid in ROMANIA. The other option available is that the two-legged tie is reduced to a single game played at a neutral ground. CHELSEA take on Atletico Madrid in a plum Champions League Last 16 first-leg tie this week. Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic are both doubts while Tammy Abraham is fit again after starting at Southampton. View our online Press Pack. Chelsea have confirmed that their forthcoming Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with Atletico has been moved to Bucharest. Though the match will NOT be taking place in Madrid, and will instead be played in Bucharest… Our team takes on Chelsea in Bucharest in the Champions League last 16 first leg. Chelsea secured the most encouraging result so far of Thomas Tuchel’s reign as manager when they beat La Liga leaders Atlético Madrid in Bucharest. “What changes for us is that we had to fly four hours, and Chelsea had to fly for six,” Simeone quipped. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, The Arena Nationala will host Atletico vs Chelsea, How Chelsea could line up on against Atletico, last minute Michy Batshuayi goal saw them emerge 2-1 winners at the Wanda Metropolitano, Diego Simeone to bring some youngsters into the squad, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In our opinion, the statistics of personal meetings may continue in Bucharest. Chelsea will take a 1-0 lead back to London in this round of 16 tie thanks to Olivier Giroud's sensational overhead kick in Bucharest. 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In the same competition, Manchester United’s ‘away’ match against Real Sociedad will take place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, instead of in Spain. Though the match will NOT be taking place in Madrid, and will instead be played in Bucharest. The Blues have travelled to Bucharest in Romania, not Madrid in Spain, to meet the La Liga leaders in the first knockout round of this year’s competition. The first leg, which was scheduled to be played at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on February 23, has been switched to a neutral venue due to COVID-19 rules in Spain. At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled. Atlético vs Chelsea: match as it happened, reaction News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. CHELSEA take on Atletico Madrid in a plum Champions League Last 16 first-leg tie this week. Atletico did not to nothing going … Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have revealed their travelling squad that will make the trip to Bucharest to face Chelsea in the first-leg of Tuesday evening's last-16 Champions League clash, confirming that three big-name players will miss out. LaLiga leaders Atletico are desperate to play the February 23 game on home soil in … Despite ties taking place at neutral venues, UEFA have confirmed that away goals will still count as double if the tie is level. In the event of national COVID-19 restrictions making it impossible for clubs to fulfil a UEFA fixture, matches can be moved to a venue on neutral territory. Chelsea a învins-o pe Atletico Madrid cu scorul de 1-0, marţi seara, la Bucureşti, în prima manşă a optimilor de finală ale Ligii Campionilor. UEFA recently changed European competition rules to allow ties to be switched if required, although both clubs have to agree to this. Diego Simeone insisted he had "no problem" with Atlético Madrid's Champions League home clash against Chelsea being moved to Bucharest.. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Manșa tur a duelului Atletico Madrid-Chelsea din optimile de finală ale Champions League se va juca la București. Last time the Blues played Atletico away, a. Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea is live on BT Sport 2. UEFA has confirmed that the Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea has been moved to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. In coordination with the club, UEFA selected Bucharest’s National Arena as the site for Tuesday’s game. February 23, 2021 - 23:01 Our team lost 1-0 to Chelsea in Bucharest on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Both of Arsenal’s Europa League matches against Benfica have been moved, with their ‘home’ fixture taking place in Athens and the ‘away’ leg a week before in Rome. Report as Chelsea register an impressive away win against La Liga leaders in Bucharest… Simeone’s side won the UEFA Europa League at the stadium back in 2012. Both teams inspire respect, but still, the English team looks more attractive. Bucharest’s Arena Națională holds special memories for Atletico Madrid as the site of their 2012 Europa League final triumph against Athletic Bilbao. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app. Chelsea take the lead in Bucharest. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The move comes after the Spanish Government extended restrictions on the arrival of flights from the United Kingdom beyond the game's matchday on Feb. 23. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Atletico Madrid failed to have a shot on target against Chelsea - the first time they had failed to register a shot on target in a Champions League game since March 2019 v Juventus. Better access. Photograph: Sebastian Widmann/UEFA via Getty Images It was a dull game, but a superb overhead kick by Giroud awarded by VAR has given the Blues a vital away goal going into the second leg. Former Chelsea transfer target Jose Gimenez will miss Atletico's game against the Blues after limping off against Levante at the weekend due to a reoccurrence of a muscle injury. Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea will be played at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest, Romania and not Madrid. Once a strict 4-4-2 man, he then fell in love with the No 10 and now puts players before systems: what is Carlo Ancelotti's tactical DNA? Atletico Madrid's Champions League last 16 home leg clash with Chelsea will be played in Bucharest, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday. FT: Atletico 0-1 Chelsea!! A statement on Wednesday read: “UEFA is able to officially confirm that the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Chelsea FC will now be played at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Chelsea: Olivier Giroud's acrobatic winner puts Thomas Tuchel's side in control. "Chelsea" is in good shape and are confidently playing in the tournament distance of the Premier League, which can be done only by the best teams not only in Europe but also in the world. Chelsea's Champions League round-of-16 first-leg away against Atletico Madrid will now take place in Bucharest due to coronavirus restrictions. Bucharest’s Arena Nationala, which is due to host Atlético Madrid’s ‘home’ leg against Chelsea. Yes, all because of the current COVID-19 protocols in Europe. This is because of Spanish government restrictions on travellers entering the country from England, due to the new COVID-19 variant. EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits -, And then get it on the big screen by texting. Instead, it will take place in Bucharest, Romania. All over in Bucharest and Chelsea take a vital away goal back to the Bridge! “The date of the match (23 February 2021) and the kick-off time (21:00 CET) will remain the same. Simeone’s men will need to turn things around in London. 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Atletico Madrid are șanse mici să poată găzdui partida cu Chelsea, programată pe 23 februarie, turul optimilor de finală ale Ligii Campionilor, pe ”Wanda Metropolitano”, britanicii neavând permisiunea acum să călătorească în Spania, din cauza noii tulpini de coronavirus care a fost descoperită. Meciul celor două mari echipe de fotbal s-a disputat pe Arena Națională din Capitală. Stefan Savic is likely to be drafted in as a replacement. Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea will be played at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest, Romania and not Madrid. Join AS English for all the action from the National Stadium (Bucharest) as Atleti face Premier League side Chelsea with a 21:00 CET kick-off.