Chelsea Faces Real Betis in UEFA Conference League Final in Poland

Chelsea is set to face Real Betis in the 2024-25 UEFA Europa Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, aiming to become the first club to win all five major UEFA men's senior competitions. Chelsea has previously secured the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup, and the now-defunct Cup Winners' Cup, while Betis is reaching their first European final, presenting a challenging opponent with notable players and experienced coach Manuel Pellegrini. Chelsea's coach Enzo Maresca, in his first season, has managed a youthful squad to a strong campaign despite midseason dips, and securing the Conference League would mark a major European comeback for the club under new ownership. The final has added intrigue given Maresca's past playing and coaching connections with Pellegrini and Betis' local rivals. However, the buildup has been marred by violent clashes between fans in Poland, involving police using water cannons and tear gas to disperse fights outside local pubs, resulting in multiple arrests. The match is scheduled for May 29 at Stadion Miejski, with significant broadcast attention as Chelsea seeks historic European success.