Chelsea crush Real Betis 4–1 to clinch Conference League, make UEFA history
Despite going behind early to Abdessamad Ezzalzouli’s ninth-minute opener for Betis, Chelsea stormed back after halftime with a ruthless display.
Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson each finished crosses from the in-form Cole Palmer in the 65th and 70th minutes, before Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo capped off the scoring to seal the trophy.
The win secured Chelsea’s place in European football history, adding the Conference League—established in 2021—to its Champions League (2012, 2021), Europa League (2013, 2019), and Cup Winners’ Cup (1971, 1998) titles.
While it was Real Betis’ first appearance in a European final, they struggled to sustain their early momentum. Chelsea’s bench depth and tactical discipline under manager Enzo Maresca proved decisive.
“This is a club that thrives on European nights,” said Maresca, who has now delivered silverware in his first season in charge. The victory also marks the first trophy under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who have heavily invested in rebuilding the squad since taking over in 2022.
Fan unrest prior to kickoff led to 28 arrests in Wroclaw, briefly overshadowing the buildup to what became a historic night.
Chelsea’s win also ended a remarkable streak by Spanish clubs, who had won all 23 European men’s finals they appeared in since 2001–02. Betis, seeking their first continental crown, couldn’t extend that run.
The triumph wraps up a successful week for the Blues, who also secured a fourth-place Premier League finish on Sunday, clinching a return to the Champions League next season.
