Champion League semi-final draw: Chelsea battle with Basel
The London side battle with the Swiss league champion in the semi-final draw at UEFA headquarters, with Fenerbahce playing Benfica in the other tour.
Chelsea, who lose 3-2 to Rubin Kazan last night and v'e qualified with 5-4 on aggregate in the last eight, will play the first leg in Switzerland on April 25 before hosting Basel at Stamford Bridge a week after.
European Champion League semi-final draw
Fenerbahce v Benfica
Basel v Chelsea
The League to be played April 25 and May 2
Basel are to play in their first European semi-final but Thursday's penalty shoot-out defeat of Tottenham turn them down on the back of victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the previous round.
The tournament is guaranteed a new winner this year and Fenerbahce are also novices at this stage of European competition.
Benfica and Chelsea have both won the continent's high prize, but either have a UEFA Cup or Europa League on their CV.
Benfica have come closer, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Anderlecht in the 1983 final.
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez said: "Every team will be difficult but Basel is close, maybe it is a good option. We know Basel have a great atmosphere in their stadium, so it will be interesting."
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