Chelsea Football Club secured Their place in the history books on Wednesday night after producing a stunning comeback to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final.
The Spanish side started brightly, taking an early lead in the 9th minute through a goal from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, who converted clinically after a clever assist from Isco. Real Betis controlled large parts of the first half with aggressive pressing and composed midfield play, heading into halftime with a deserved advantage.
However, the second half belonged entirely to Chelsea. Led by the outstanding performance of midfielder Cole Palmer, the Blues turned the game on its head within a matter of minutes. Palmer first set up Enzo Fernández for the equalizer, before supplying another assist for Nicolas Jackson, who calmly slotted home to make it 2-1.
The momentum fully shifted, and Chelsea’s substitutes made an immediate impact. Jadon Sancho came off the bench to add a third goal in the 78th minute, while Moises Caicedo sealed the victory with a powerful strike in stoppage time.
Chelsea’s win not only marked their first UEFA Conference League title but also completed a rare achievement—winning all four major UEFA club competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup, and now the Conference League.
Player of the Match honors went to Cole Palmer for his creativity, vision, and key contributions throughout the match.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised his squad’s resilience and tactical discipline, calling it “a proud night for the club and our supporters worldwide.”
Key Moments:
- 9’ – Goal: Ezzalzouli (Betis) – 1-0
- 53’ – Goal: Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) – 1-1
- 57’ – Goal: Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) – 1-2
- 78’ – Goal: Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) – 1-3
- 90+4’ – Goal: Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) – 1-4
This triumph not only restores Chelsea’s European presence but also sets the tone for what could be a transformative new era under Maresca’s leadership.
