Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo has been the subject of confusion among fans after news broke that he is facing a domestic suspension. However, despite the ban applying to Premier League action, Caicedo is still cleared to feature in Champions League fixtures, and the reason comes down to how football governing bodies apply disciplinary rules.

Under current regulations, suspensions issued in domestic competitions — such as the Premier League, FA Cup, or Carabao Cup — do not automatically carry over into UEFA tournaments. Each competition keeps its own disciplinary system, meaning a ban picked up in league play impacts only league matches unless otherwise stated.

As a result, Caicedo can serve his domestic punishment without missing out on Chelsea’s European schedule. The only time a player would be blocked from Champions League involvement is if the suspension was handed down by UEFA directly, such as for an incident that occurred in a European match.

For Chelsea, this is a major boost. Caicedo’s presence in midfield remains crucial to the team’s balance and tactical structure, especially against top-level European opponents. The club will be without him in domestic matches during his ban, but he stays fully available for European selection.