Chelsea vs. FC Schalke 04: Starting XI

The team sheets are out at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will open their Champions League campaign against  FC Schalke 04. The two teams met last season during the group stage with Chelsea coming out on top while the Germans finished second and advanced to the knockout stage. Schalke will look to improve on last year's performance after dropping both matches by a score of 3-0 against the English side.

Chelsea starting XI:

Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Filipe Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Ramires, Willian, Hazard; Drogba

Subs:

Cech, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Mikel, Oscar, Remy, Diego Costa

FC Schalke 04 starting XI:

Fährmann, Höger, Ayhan, Neustädter, Fuchs, Boateng, Aogo, Sam, Meyer, Draxler, Huntelaar

Subs:

Wetklo - Friedrich, Clemens, Choupo-Moting, Obasi, Barnetta, Avdijaj