In the Europa Conference League play-off round later this month, Chelsea has been drawn to play either Braga or Servette.
Following Manchester United’s FA Cup victory, which secured England’s final Europa League spot, the Blues will compete in UEFA’s third-tier club competition in their debut season under Enzo Maresca.
In their Europa League third qualifying round match, Braga of Portugal and Servette of Switzerland play their first leg on Thursday. The second game is scheduled for August 15.
To advance to the competition’s group stage, the loser of the tie will be placed in the Conference League and take on Chelsea.
Stamford Bridge will host the first leg of that tie on August 22, with the return fixture taking place one week later.
Meanwhile, Rangers will face either Salzburg or FC Twente in the Champions League play-off round if they beat Dynamo Kyiv in the third qualifying round.
Chelsea to face Braga or Servette in Europa Conference League
Philippe Clement’s men go to Poland for the first leg of that tie on Tuesday, with Hampden Park hosting the second leg next week, due to delays in getting Ibrox ready for the new campaign.
