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UEFA confirm Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid will NOT be switched to avoid clashing with city rivals Atletico facing Man City... meaning the Blues will play the second leg in Spain as drawn

Chelsea will not play against Real Madrid at home for the second leg of their quarter-final Champions League tie, UEFA have announced.

The defending European champions were drawn against the LaLiga giants - who are chasing a 14th European title - on Friday morning.

It was reported Chelsea's tie with the Spanish side could have been reversed as both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid can't play at home on the same day - but the governing body have confirmed this is not the case.

UEFA have said Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final v Real Madrid will not be reversed

UEFA have said Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final v Real Madrid will not be reversed

Therefore, Thomas Tuchel's side will not play away first and then at home for the all-important second-leg - they will play the second leg in Spain, as drawn.