Fri Feb 21 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea’s Conference League Fate Decided Friday in Nyon Draw
**London, England** – Chelsea’s journey in the UEFA Conference League will reach a crucial juncture this Friday. The draw for the Round of 16 will take place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland at 1 pm UK time, determining the Blues’ next opponent. The draw will be streamed live on uefa.com.
Having topped their group with a perfect six wins, Chelsea bypassed the knockout round play-offs. As one of the top eight seeded teams, they’ve been paired with Vitoria Guimarães. The draw will determine which of the two plays in which half of the bracket and consequently, which of four remaining playoff winners they face: Gent, Real Betis, Copenhagen, or Heidenheim.
Real Betis currently holds a commanding 3-0 lead over Gent, while Heidenheim edged Copenhagen 2-1 in the first leg of their respective playoff ties. The outcome of these matches, concluding Thursday evening, will finalize the list of potential opponents for Chelsea.
As a seeded team, Chelsea will play the away leg of their Round of 16 tie on March 6th, with the return leg at Stamford Bridge on March 13th. The Friday draw will not only decide Chelsea’s opponent but also the order of the home and away fixtures for all remaining ties.
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