There’s been a goal in the 5.30pm (GMT) kick-off – and Bayern Munich have gone behind at home to Sporting, Joshua Kimmich scoring an Eigentor amid a fug of firework smoke.
Depressing news emerging from the Spurs game, where the club’s rainbow flag has been moved away from its usual spot, close to visiting fans, after a request from Slavia Prague.
A statement by Proud Lilywhites said: “Slavia have raised concerns that some of their supporters may damage the flag and cause disorder. Once an away club raises a potential safety issue, Uefa and the home club is required to assess the risk and act accordingly.
“The outcome for tonight is that the flag will be relocated. Let’s be honest about what this means. The risk here isn’t the flag. It’s the reaction of a small number of opposition supporters. “It’s another reminder of the hostility LGBTQI+ fans still face across European football.
Which Chelsea will we see tonight in Bergamo? Last time out in the Champions League, they dispatched Barcelona 3-0 in a high watermark for Enzo Maresca’s reign. They followed that up with a creditable draw at home to Arsenal – then went to Elland Road and were well beaten.
