Chelsea Faces Real Betis in UEFA Europa Conference League Final

WROCŁAW, Poland – Chelsea will meet Real Betis on May 28, 2025, in the UEFA Europa Conference League final at the Tarczynski Arena. This match marks a historic moment for both clubs, as it’s their first appearance in a European final.

Real Betis, under manager Manuel Pellegrini, reached the final after defeating Fiorentina 4-3 on aggregate in the semifinals. This will be Betis’ first European final since 1998 when they competed in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. Despite finishing sixth in La Liga, they secured their spot in next season’s Europa League.

Chelsea aims to become the first team to win all four major UEFA trophies. They advanced to the final by overcoming Djurgarden with a 5-1 aggregate score in their semifinal matchup. Chelsea also qualified for next year’s UEFA Champions League by finishing fifth in the Premier League.

This final is particularly significant for Chelsea, as a win would add the Conference League trophy to their collection of the Champions League and Europa League titles. Chelsea and Betis previously faced each other in the UEFA Champions League in 2005-06, with Chelsea winning 4-0 at home and losing 1-0 away.

The final kick-off is set for 9:00 p.m. local time (CEST). In the U.S., the game will air on CBS Sports Network and TUDN, with streaming available via various platforms.

Unfortunately for Betis, they will be without defender Héctor Bellerín due to a hamstring injury, along with Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, and Chimy Ávila, who are also sidelined. Their midfielder Giovani Lo Celso’s participation is doubtful due to a muscle injury. Chelsea, on the other hand, has no new injury concerns and will return to full strength for this crucial match.

The significance of this match goes beyond the trophy, as both teams look to secure their place in European football for next season. A victory for Real Betis would secure a spot in the Europa League, while Chelsea has already booked their place in the Champions League.

As the teams prepare for this pivotal clash, there is much at stake for both clubs, with memories of past encounters lingering in the air.