Chelsea triumphed 4-1 over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final held on Wednesday at Stadion Wrocław in Poland, completing a historic sweep of all four major UEFA club competitions. Despite a sluggish first half where Betis took the lead through Abde Ezzalzouli, Chelsea’s resurgence in the second half was inspired by Cole Palmer’s creativity.
Palmer’s influence was pivotal as he set up two crucial goals: a header by Enzo Fernández in the 66th minute to level the score, followed shortly by a deft cross that allowed Nicolas Jackson to score. Jadon Sancho and Moisés Caicedo later added to the tally, sealing a comprehensive victory for the English side.
This victory marks Chelsea’s seventh major European trophy, adding the Conference League UEFA’s third-tier competition founded in 2021 to their collection alongside Champions League titles (2012, 2021), Europa League trophies (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup (1971, 1998).
Chelsea’s win capped a strong campaign under manager Enzo Maresca, who guided the team through a series of knockout rounds against clubs like Copenhagen, Legia Warsaw, and Djurgårdens IF. The final showcased Chelsea’s resilience and tactical adjustment, overcoming an early deficit to dominate the second half and secure the trophy.
The match also marked Real Betis’ first-ever European final appearance, a milestone for the Spanish club despite the defeat.