Conference League: Chelsea, others battle in last 16 draw

Paul Bassey
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The draw for the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout stage has been completed, with Chelsea, Real Betis, and Fiorentina among the leading contenders for the title.

Chelsea, under Enzo Maresca’s leadership, will take on Danish side FC Copenhagen in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Spanish team Real Betis will face Portugal’s Vitória Guimarães for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Fiorentina, last year’s runners-up, will face a challenging tie against Greek club Panathinaikos.

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Other notable matchups include Jagiellonia versus Cercle Brugge, Celje against Lugano, and Molde up against Legia Warsaw.

Swedish side Djurgården will face Pafos, while Borac will play against Austrian team SK Rapid in the final Round of 16 matchup.

With some of Europe’s top clubs in the mix, the competition is set to heat up as teams aim for a deep run in the tournament.

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