Chelsea crowned Conference League champions after 4-1 victory

Chelsea staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 final at Stadion Miejski, Poland, lifting the trophy after a dominant display following a slow start.

Chelsea endured a shaky start, falling behind in the 9th minute after Isco’s clever setup allowed Abde Ezzalzouli to break the deadlock. The Blues’ Blues’sloppy play in possession proved costly, leaving them trailing 0-1 at halftime as they struggled to find their tempo at the break.

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In the second half, the introduction of skipper Reece James by manager Enzo Maresca proved pivotal, as Chelsea turned the game around. Enzo Fernández equalised with a 65th-minute header, sparking a relentless attacking display.

The Blues added three more goals by Nicolas Jackson (70th minute), Jadon Sancho (83rd minute) and Moises Caicedo (90+1st minute) to seal a convincing 4-1 victory.

Having already secured a UEFA Champions League 2025/26 spot, will not feature in next season’s Europa League. They also became the first non-Spanish club to defeat a La Liga side in a European final since 2021.

Chelsea made history by becoming the first club to win all four major UEFA club titles and completing the quadruple; the Conference League is the first trophy for the English side.

For Real Betis, this was their first-ever European final, ending their 2024/25 season without silverware. Chelsea’s triumph marks another milestone in their storied European legacy.