Bidding to become the first side to win all three major UEFA club competitions, Chelsea square up to Spanish powerhouses Real Betis in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday night in Wroclaw.
Enzo Maresca’s men made light work of Swedish outfit Djurgardens IF in the semi-finals to punch an obligatory ticket to the showpiece, while Betis denied Fiorentina another shot at glory.
A Conference League trophy is nice, a place in the Champions League is even nicer, and Chelsea could end a transitional 2024-25 campaign with both under their belts thanks to their successful feats at the City Ground on the last day of the Premier League season.
Real Betis finished sixth in La Liga
For Betis, they finished sixth in La Liga and are anyway guaranteed the prize that comes with winning the Conference League, a spot in next season’s Europa League. Nevertheless, the appeal of winning a trophy is something quite different and Betis will be keen to do that.
Already boasting Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup trophies, the Blues can become the first side to ever win all four UEFA club tournaments in what will be their 13th European final; they have won eight of the previous 12.
Seen as the heavy favourites to clinch the Conference League at the start of the term, Chelsea have lived up to expectations barring two blemishes against Servette and Legia Warsaw, although they have not faced a test of this calibre in the competition.
Predicted Lineups
Real Betis: Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, Rodríguez; Cardoso, Fornals; Antony, Isco, Ezzalzouli; Bakambu
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Neto.
Where to watch
Those who haven’t booked their flight to Poland and secured a set inside the Stadion Wroclaw need not fear it, as the UEFA Conference League final will be broadcast for free to those in the UK. The game will be shown via discovery+ with coverage starting at 6:30pm.
Fans can tune in for free via discovery+ by simply signing up for an account. As well as being shown on TV, viewers will be able to watch along via the discovery+ mobile app or website.
TNT Sports subscribers will also be able to watch live build-up and coverage of the final from 6:30pm onwards on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Elsewhere, Chelsea’s own Matchday Live show will follow all of the action as of five minutes ahead of kick off on its official website and Chelsea App.
