Chelsea will not be able to sell tickets to any future Champions League matches at Stamford Bridge while Roman Abramovich has ownership of the club. The sanctions imposed on the Blues owner by the EU means they will have to play any future home European games behind closed doors.
The west London outfit are in Champions League action this evening as they take on French club Lille away from home, boasting a 2-0 advantage going into the second-leg. If Chelsea do progress into the quarter-final, then whichever leg is at home will be played in an empty stadium.
A UEFA statement on Tuesday read: "UEFA is fully committed to always implementing relevant EU and international sanctions. Our understanding is that the present case is assessed in the context of the licence issued in the UK which allows Chelsea FC to continue minimum football activity whilst providing a safeguard that no financial gain will result for Mr Abramovich.
