The curtain has come down on the European season with a dazzling finale in Wrocław. Chelsea swept aside Real Betis 4-1 to lift the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy — a first in the club’s history. It may not be the most prestigious title, but it marks a symbolic and satisfying end to Enzo Maresca’s debut campaign in charge.

🌟 A Night That Didn’t Start as Planned

It took just nine minutes for Betis to stun the travelling Blues faithful. Abde Ezzalzouli latched onto a moment of brilliance from Isco and fired home to give the Spaniards an early lead. Chelsea looked out of sorts in the first half — sloppy passing, hesitant movement, and second-best in midfield.

But Maresca’s men came out after the break with fire in their eyes.

🔄 Second-Half Turnaround

Whatever Maresca said in the dressing room at half-time clearly hit the mark. Chelsea returned to the pitch a different team — sharper, hungrier, and more aggressive.

In the 65th minute, Enzo Fernández drew Chelsea level with a thunderous header from a pinpoint Cole Palmer cross. Just five minutes later, it was Palmer again, floating in a sublime ball for Nicolas Jackson to tuck home and give Chelsea the lead.

Betis, stunned, had no answer.

Substitute Jadon Sancho extended the lead in the 82nd minute with a cool finish, before Moisés Caicedo capped off the night with a goal of his own just two minutes later. Betis — so bright early on — collapsed under the weight of Chelsea’s resurgence.

🧠 Maresca’s Masterclass

Enzo Maresca can be proud. The former Guardiola assistant has started to shape Chelsea in his own image — tactical, intense, and fearless. His side may still be a work in progress, but the foundation is strong.

With a 4th-place finish in the Premier League and a European trophy in hand, Maresca has done exactly what was needed: restore belief, establish order, and crucially… take Chelsea back to the Champions League.

📊 Player Ratings

• Cole Palmer – 9/10: Two assists and ran the show. A sensational season capped with class.
• Enzo Fernández – 8/10: Commanding in midfield and scored the goal that turned the tide.
• Nicolas Jackson – 8/10: Quietly effective and deadly when it mattered.
• Jadon Sancho – 7/10: A composed finish and good energy off the bench.
• Moisés Caicedo – 7/10: The engine in midfield — and got his reward with a late goal.

🏆 A Historic Triumph

With this title, Chelsea joins a rare club — teams that have won all five major UEFA competitions. More than just another trophy, it’s a statement: Chelsea are back, and they mean business.