Terry ban reduced to 2 matches
UEFA have reduced the Champions League ban handed to Chelsea defender John Terry after a successful appeal from the player.
A statement on the governing body's official website confirmed they have partially upheld Terry's appeal and thus reduced his ban from 3 games to 2.
England international Terry had been suspended after being sent off in Chelsea's Champions League semi-finals second leg against FC Barcelona on 24 April, when he drove his knee into Alexis Sanchez in an off-the-ball incident.
The centre-half missed his side's triumph over Bayern Munchen in the Final due to the red card and will also miss the SuperCup clash with Atletico Madrid on 31 August.
However, the decision to reduce the ban means Terry will be available for selection for the defending champions' first group game in this year's tournament.