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'I felt like smashing my TV!' - Chelsea star Alonso reveals Champions League draw agony

The Spaniard has expressed his frustration at watching the group-stage draw taking place, with the Blues having only sealed a Europa League spot

Marcos Alonso has revealed that he almost smashed his television in disgust as he watched the Champions League group-stage draw unfold.

Chelsea missed out on a place in Europe's most prestigious club competition having finished fifth in the table last season, thus qualifying for the Europa League instead.

The Blues have been drawn against PAOK Salonika, BATE Borisov and Vidi in the group stage of that competition, while Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham look forward to meetings with the likes of Juventus and Barcelona.