Chelsea now know who they will face in the UEFA Champions League group stages as a new era at Stamford Bridge begins to heat up. The Blues enjoyed great success in the competition before the American-led consortium bought the club from Roman Abramovich, and Todd Boehly will be looking to build upon the west Londoners' rich history.
Thomas Tuchel, who led Chelsea to a second Champions League title during his first season in charge, has already been given an abundance of tools in a bid to reclaim the crown. The Blues have completed five first-team signings this summer; one of whom - Gabriel Slonina - has returned to his former club on loan, and three of which - Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella - consider world-class talents.
And the west Londoners have shown no sign of slowing down with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon heavily linked with moves to Stamford Bridge. Boehly's activity in the market proves he, and his consortium, are clearly keen to lift the club's third Champions League title - but, first, Chelsea must qualify from the group.
