Chelsea Advances to Conference League Final with 5-1 Aggregate Over Djurgarden

Chelsea secured a convincing 1-0 win over Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League final with a 5-1 aggregate score, setting up a final against Fiorentina or Real Betis in Wrocław on May 28. Enzo Maresca has consistently rotated his squad throughout the competition, giving opportunities to fringe players and youngsters while maintaining strong performances, as evidenced by their recent 3-1 Premier League win over Liverpool. Key players like Jadon Sancho, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Enzo Fernandez—who has notably increased his goal contributions this season—have been instrumental in Chelsea's dominance. Chelsea's commanding 4-1 first-leg victory in Stockholm effectively ended the semi-final tie early, allowing Maresca to rest key players ahead of crucial Premier League fixtures. Despite their comfortable position, Maresca emphasized the need to maintain high standards and avoid complacency, drawing on lessons from earlier rounds where Chelsea underperformed at home. Djurgarden, hampered by injuries and ineligibilities, were outclassed and are unlikely to overturn the deficit in their first European semi-final experience.