Chelsea’s Champions League away game against Atletico Madrid moved to Bucharest

The first leg of the last-16 tie will be staged at the Arena Nationala in the Romanian capital
Chelsea’s Champions League away game against Atletico Madrid moved to Bucharest

Chelsea’s tie against Atletico has been switched to Bucharest. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Chelsea’s away Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid will now take place in Bucharest due to coronavirus travel concerns.

The first leg of the last-16 tie will be staged at the Arena Nationala in the Romanian capital, following Spanish government restrictions on travellers entering the country from England.

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