Chelsea Seeks European History in Conference League Final vs Real Betis in Poland

Chelsea, under manager Enzo Maresca, will face Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, seeking to complete an unprecedented sweep of all five major UEFA men's club competitions. Chelsea have previously won the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and the now-defunct Cup Winners' Cup, with the Conference League being the only missing trophy in their European collection. After securing qualification for next season's Champions League with a win over Nottingham Forest, Maresca is eager to silence critics and transform a strong season into a historic one by winning this trophy, marking Chelsea's first major silverware since the Todd Boehly ownership began in 2022. Chelsea enter the final as favorites, having dominated the competition with 11 wins in 12 games, while Real Betis, who have never won a European trophy, hope to cause an upset inspired by recent underdog successes in cup competitions. The match sees Chelsea managing injuries and suspensions with key players like Nicolas Jackson available, while Betis face doubts over several players including Giovani Lo Celso. Maresca views this final as a chance to reestablish Chelsea's dominance in Europe and prove the strength of his youthful squad.