Chelsea Football Club are on the brink of a historic achievement as they prepare to meet Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final on May 28 at Stadion Wrocław in Poland. A victory would see the Blues become the first club to win all three of UEFA’s current main competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
Chelsea, led by manager Enzo Maresca, defeated Swedish team Djurgarden 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals to guarantee their place in the championship game. In the second leg at Stamford Bridge, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the game-winning goal, while 16-year-old Reggie Walsh became the club’s youngest player to start a European game.
Abde Ezzalzouli scored the game-winning extra-time goal in a thrilling second leg as Real Betis, under manager Manuel Pellegrini, defeated Fiorentina 4-3 on aggregate to advance to their first European final. But Chelsea’s goals aren’t just about winning the European championship; they’re also aiming for a top-five Premier League finish to guarantee Champions League qualification for the following season. Currently sitting fourth with 66 points, the Blues play Nottingham Forest in their crucial league match on Sunday.
Real Betis will have two additional days to get ready for the final because their final La Liga game is on Friday and Chelsea’s Premier League final is on Sunday, according to manager Enzo Maresca, who has voiced his dissatisfaction about scheduling inconsistencies. Maresca denounced the circumstance, calling it “not normal” or “correct,” and demanded that UEFA take rule modifications into consideration to guarantee equity.. Reuters+2The Irish Sun+2The Guardian+2
Despite these challenges, Chelsea remains determined. Captain Reece James emphasized the team’s progress, stating, “We are definitely moving in the right direction. We’re knocking on the door for Champions League next season, the table is tight and I have no doubts.”
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