Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 to win Conference League - reaction & report
Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1 in the 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League Final, securing their first trophy under head coach Enzo Maresca and the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, while also completing their collection of major UEFA club competition titles.
The final, held at the Stadion Miejski in Wrocław, Poland, on May 28, 2025, saw Real Betis take an early lead through Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, who scored in the first half after being set up by Isco. Real Betis maintained their 1-0 advantage going into halftime, with Chelsea struggling to find their rhythm.
However, Chelsea staged a dominant second-half comeback. Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 65th minute with a header from a precise cross by Cole Palmer, who had been relatively quiet in the first half but became instrumental in the turnaround. Just five minutes later, Nicolas Jackson put Chelsea ahead, again assisted by Palmer, who delivered a delightful cross after a skillful dribble.
Jadon Sancho, who came on as a substitute in the 61st minute, extended Chelsea's lead in the 83rd minute with an exquisite finish. Moisés Caicedo sealed the victory in injury time (90+1 minutes) with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, making the final score 4-1.
For Chelsea, this victory marked a significant milestone. It was their first major honor since 2021 and the first piece of silverware since the club's acquisition by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. The win also meant Chelsea became the first club to win all three major UEFA club competitions: the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, and now the UEFA Europa Conference League, which was established in 2021 as the third-tier European club competition. Key performances included Cole Palmer's two crucial assists that turned the game around, and strong contributions from substitutes like Jadon Sancho.
For Real Betis, led by Manuel Pellegrini, it was their first-ever major European final, and despite a strong first-half performance, they were unable to secure their maiden European trophy. Players like Isco and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli were influential in the first half but faded as Chelsea asserted control in the second.
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