Chelsea turned on the style in Wroclaw to complete a thrilling comeback and lift the Europa Conference League trophy, capping off Enzo Maresca’s debut season with silverware and sending a powerful message to the rest of Europe.

The night started ominously for the Blues as Real Betis capitalised on their early dominance. Abde Ezzalzouli gave the Spanish side a dream start, rifling a low drive into the bottom corner after a moment of brilliance from Isco, who rolled back the years with a stunning reverse pass to carve open Chelsea’s defence.

Betis continued to press, and it looked like a long night was on the cards for Chelsea. Isco orchestrated the tempo with finesse, keeping the Blues chasing shadows during a first-half masterclass. But crucially, Betis couldn’t turn their superiority into a second goal, and Chelsea made them pay.

After the break, the tide turned, as Enzo Maresca made a couple of changes.
Enzo Fernandez, who has rediscovered his rhythm under Maresca, struck just after the hour mark with a composed finish to level the tie. The goal galvanised the Blues and silenced the Betis supporters, who had created a raucous atmosphere until that point.
Minutes later, Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer—already with one assist under his belt—delivered a sumptuous floated cross into the box. Nicolas Jackson, eager to make amends for recent lapses, rose to meet it with precision and gave Chelsea the lead with a deft header.

With Betis reeling, Jadon Sancho delivered the killer blow. The winger, on loan from Manchester United, picked up the ball on the edge of the area and curled a brilliant strike past the goalkeeper, sending the Chelsea bench into raptures. His goal epitomised the flair and belief Maresca has injected into this youthful side.

As the final whistle approached, Moises Caicedo capped off the comeback with a tidy finish in stoppage time—his first goal for the club—adding a fourth and putting the result beyond all doubt.

This 4-1 victory not only secured Chelsea’s first trophy since 2021 but also completed the club’s sweep of every major European trophy—Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup, Super Cup, and now the Conference League. It’s a remarkable feat for a team in transition.
Under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have shown resilience, hunger, and flair, and this European triumph could be the springboard to even greater success.
From a shaky start to a dominant finish, Chelsea turned the volume down on the Betis faithful—and turned up the heat on their critics.
Up next: a summer of opportunity and expectations. But for now, Chelsea fans can revel in a night of pride, passion, and promise.