Chelsea Prepares Conference League Final Against Real Betis

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed transfer speculation linking Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid, affirming the midfielder's importance to the club and confirming he will remain at Chelsea. Fernandez, signed for £106.7 million in January 2023, has improved his performance significantly in the 2024-25 season, contributing seven goals and 13 assists. Maresca is focusing on leading Chelsea to their first-ever UEFA Europa Conference League title, with the final against Real Betis scheduled for May 28 in Wrocław, Poland. He highlighted the significance of winning a European trophy to build a winning mentality and emphasized Filip Jorgensen’s role as the goalkeeper for the final, given his participation throughout the competition. Maresca also discussed the special nature of facing Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini, his former mentor, and voiced concerns about scheduling disparities leading up to the final. Despite the upcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, Maresca's primary focus remains on preparing for the European final.