As Chelsea gear up for the UEFA Europa Conference League final against Real Betis in Wroclaw, defender Benoît Badiashile has issued a rallying call to his teammates and underlined the significance of securing silverware for the club’s emerging squad.

The 24-year-old Frenchman has been a consistent figure in Chelsea’s European campaign, playing in 12 of the Blues’ 14 matches in the competition. Now, with the final just around the corner, Badiashile is eager to cap the journey with a trophy.

“Every game is important to show you are a good player, and I have tried to play as well as I can in this competition,” Badiashile said, reflecting on his performances throughout the campaign.
While Chelsea have been adjusting under manager Enzo Maresca, their European journey has been a key learning curve — something Badiashile believes has united the squad.

“It’s been good for the team to play in Europe. It has helped us to grow as a team. Chelsea are a big club and we have to win every trophy we can, so it’s normal for us that we have been favourites for every game we have played,” he asserted.

Despite the pressure and expectations that come with wearing the Chelsea badge, Badiashile revealed the message from Maresca has been clear: approach the final like any other game.

“Now the coach has told us to keep the same intensity and the same desire and to prepare for this game like normal.”

The French international also highlighted the bigger picture – how lifting the Conference League trophy could help lay a foundation for the squad’s future success.
“This final is a good opportunity to win something all together. It’s important for the culture of the club. There are not many players who have won trophies. Building a good team takes time. Winning this trophy would give us a boost to prepare for the Club World Cup and then for next season.”

In a final statement that shows just how motivated the squad is, Badiashile added: “It’s also something crazy to know we can win all the competitions!”

With a mix of experience and youthful promise, Chelsea’s journey in Europe has been about more than just results — it has been about forging identity, building confidence, and restoring a winning culture. Badiashile’s words encapsulate the hunger in the squad as they chase their first European trophy since 2021.