Should Ajax reach the final of the Champions League this season, it will not be played in Russia but in France. UEFA has designated Paris as the location instead of Saint Petersburg.
Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Stade de France is now the replacement stadium where the two best teams from Europe will be played on May 28. Ajax played 2-2 against Benfica in the eighth final on Wednesday. The return is in less than three weeks.
Last year the Champions League was an English get-together. Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 in Porto.
The European Football Association also decided that no more matches will be played in Ukraine and Russia for an indefinite period. Spartak Moscow, which is still active in the Europa League, will have to finish its home game on neutral ground.