Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 15, 2024 Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke and Marc Cucurella celebrate after the match

Chelsea will face either Braga or Servette in the UEFA Conference League play-off round.

The Blues endured a torrid season last year under former boss Mauricio Pochettino and looked destined to end up lost in mid-table obscurity, but a late charge saw them climb all the way up to sixth and seal a spot in the play-off round for the Conference League.

Now under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea must go through either Braga or Servette if they are to reach the full Conference League competition.

The draw is perhaps as tough as it could have been for Chelsea. The match between Braga and Servette is a qualifier for the Europa League, and while the winner will earn a spot in Europe’s secondary competition, the loser will drop into the Conference League play-off to face Chelsea.

Braga finished fourth in the Portuguese top flight last season, while Swiss side Servette finished third in their domestic league.

Chelsea are the home side for the tie and will host the loser of Braga vs Servette at Stamford Bridge on 22 August. The away leg will be held seven days later on 29 August.

Should Chelsea emerge victorious, they will earn a place in the draw for the group stage, which is due to be held on 30 August.

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