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Chelsea Champions League draw: Blues to face Ajax, Valencia and Lille in 2019 group stage

The Blues have never faced the Dutch giants, who were the revelation of last season’s competition

Jack Rathborn

Thursday 29 August 2019 20:38 BST

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Chelsea will play Ajax in Group H of this season's Champions League group stage.

The Blues are back in the competition after a year out and enter as Europa League winners.

Joining Frank Lampard's side and last year's semi-finalists are Valencia and Lille in what appears to be a wide open group.