The policy for the selling of tickets will not change but in future the intention is to have a collection point for the tickets in the city or town where the match is taking place. Previously it has been the Stamford Bridge ticket office.

Under UEFA’s competition regulations, clubs are responsible for the allocation and distribution of match tickets and ultimately for the conduct of their supporters in and close to the stadium. Clubs also have to keep records of the names and addresses of all ticket holders. Events in Paris this year have reinforced the importance of our existing policy of controlling who has access to match tickets for away European games, and ultimately act as ambassadors for the club.

Further details of the new procedure will be announced when tickets for next season’s Champions League campaign go on sale, including instructions as to how tickets can be collected on production of a passport and the location of the collection point.

Chelsea Football Club’s ticket policies are constantly under review.