It's off to Russia we go

Chelsea avoid, Spurs and the Toon

Chelsea will face Russain side in a very difficult Europa league quarter-final tie.

The Blues overcame Steaua Bucharest last night 3-1 (3-2) to set up a meeting with Rubin Kazan.

The full draw is

Chelsea v Rubin Kazan

Tottenham v BaselFenerbahçe v LazioBenfica v Newcastle

The games will be played on Thursday 4 April and Thursday 11 April.

Unlike previous years, the semi-finals will be drawn after the quarter-finals have been played.

Source: Chelsea MAD