Chelsea completed a historic sweep of European club football trophies on Wednesday night, becoming the first club in history to win all five major UEFA competition titles after a dominant 4-1 comeback victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Europa Conference League Final.
With the win, Chelsea adds the Conference League trophy to their illustrious European collection, which already includes two UEFA Champions League titles (2012, 2021), two UEFA Europa League titles (2013, 2019), the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1971, 1998), and the UEFA Super Cup (1998, 2021). No other club has achieved this unique clean sweep of UEFA’s premier club competitions.
The match began in worrying fashion for the London club. Real Betis, under the tactical guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, made a lively start and took the lead in the ninth minute. Former Real Madrid star Isco sliced open the Chelsea defense with a clever pass across the face of goal, which was confidently converted by Abde Ezzalzouli for his sixth goal of the Conference League campaign.
Betis nearly doubled their lead shortly after, with Marc Bartra’s curling shot forcing an excellent fingertip save from Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. Johnny Cardoso then squandered another opportunity as the Spanish side dominated the opening half-hour.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca responded decisively in the second half, introducing captain Reece James, whose presence immediately revitalized the Blues’ attack. The tide turned in the 65th minute when Enzo Fernández met Cole Palmer’s pinpoint delivery with a deft header to level the score.
Just five minutes later, Palmer was at it again — this time with a mesmerizing dribble through the Betis backline before laying the ball off for Nicolas Jackson, who calmly slotted home to give Chelsea the lead.
As Betis struggled to respond, Chelsea’s depth proved too much to handle. In the 83rd minute, two substitutes combined for a third goal. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jadon Sancho linked up beautifully before Sancho curled in a stunning strike into the top corner, effectively sealing the contest.
To cap off the historic night, Moises Caicedo added a fourth in stoppage time — a low drive that beat goalkeeper Adrián at his near post — as Chelsea emphatically claimed the Conference League trophy in style.
A New Chapter in Chelsea’s European Legacy
For Chelsea fans, this night will be remembered not just for the scoreline, but for what it represents: a club that has now conquered the full spectrum of European competitions. From thrilling nights in Munich and Porto to triumphs in Baku and Athens, the Stamford Bridge faithful can now celebrate a new chapter in their rich continental history.
Under Enzo Maresca, the Blues appear to be forging a new identity — one built on tactical resilience, squad depth, and a hunger to return to the summit of European football. Winning the UEFA Conference League may be considered the continent’s third-tier competition, but for Chelsea, it has served as the final jewel in their European crown.
