Chelsea Crowned Conference League Champions in Style

Blues thrash Real Betis 4-1 to lift European silverware.

(Image Credit to: Dylan Martinez/Reuters)

In a season marked by transition, growing pains, and flashes of promise, Chelsea ended their campaign on a high by claiming the UEFA Europa Conference League title with a commanding 4-1 victory over Spain's Real Betis. Under the bright lights of Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, the Blues delivered a performance full of conviction, flair, and maturity—traits that had often seemed elusive throughout the year.

Match Highlights

The match started strong for Real Betis as they managed to score first, only ten minutes into the game. The goal came from Ezzalzoui in the ninth minute, with a delightful left footed strike in the bottom right corner. 

Despite their spirited efforts, Betis struggled to contain Chelsea’s pace and precision in the final third. By the time the second half rolled in, the match was slipping beyond their grasp.

On the other hand, Chelsea, even though they conceded a goal in the first half of the game, had an extraordinary second half, scoring four goals, and finishing the match with an overall ball possession of 63%, with the attacking players showing a ruthless edge that had been inconsistent in domestic competitions, as the late fourth goal from Caicedo in the first minute of extra time, came to seal the win for the English team.

Chelsea's goal scorers:

-Fernandez: 65’

-Jackson: 70’

-Sancho: 83’

-Caicedo: 90+1’

Chelsea became the first team in history to win all five European UEFA tournaments:

•Champions League: 2011/12, 2020/21 

•Europa League: 2012/13, 2018/19

•Super Cup: 1998, 2021 

•Cup Winners Cup: 1970/71, 1997/98

•Conference League: 2024/25

As they also became the first non-Spanish side to defeat a Spanish club in a European final since 2001, when Liverpool won against Alavés in the UEFA Cup final.

What Happens Next

While the Conference League may not carry the same prestige as its UEFA siblings, this triumph meant more than just a trophy. It represented progress, tangible proof that Enzo Maresca’s work is bearing fruit. In a season without the team competing in Champions League, this European conquest offers a valuable morale boost and a glimpse of what this squad is capable of when belief and execution align.

For a club accustomed to chasing bigger prizes, this might seem like a small step—but every rebuild starts somewhere. And under the floodlights of Europe, Chelsea took a bold, confident stride into the future.

Written By: Joanna Kapournioti (The Checkered Goals)