Chelsea Crushes Betis in Conference League Final
Chelsea came back from a losing score to defeat Betis convincingly with a score of 1-4, frustrating the Spanish team’s aspirations of becoming European champions.The match, played in Wroclaw, Poland, saw Betis take the lead thanks to a goal by Ez Abde. However, Chelsea’s reaction in the second half was implacable.
Chelsea’s coach, Enzo Maresca, highlighted the importance of teamwork, downplaying the club’s economic potential.
Enzo Maresca
The match began with Betis dominating, fueled by the support of their fans and an offensive game led by Isco. Ez Abde took advantage of a precise pass from Isco to put Betis ahead on the scoreboard.
Despite Betis’s initial superiority, Chelsea adjusted their strategy in the second half, with the entry of key players like Reece James and Jadon Sancho. Enzo Fernández tied the match with a header, and Jackson, with his chest, turned the score around.
Chelsea, fueled by the advantage, sealed the victory with goals from Jadon Sancho and Caicedo, leaving Betis with no options.Match Technical Sheet
Betis: Adrián; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, Ricardo Rodríguez (Parraud, m.46); Johnny Cardoso (Lo Celso, m.85), Fornals (Altimira, m.85); Antony, Isco, Ez Abde (Jesús Rodríguez, m.53); and Bakambu (Aitor Ruibal, m.72).
Chelsea: Jorgensen; Gusto (Reece James, m.46), Chalobah, Badiashile (Colwill, m.62), Cucurella; Enzo Fernández, Caicedo; Pedro Neto (Jadon Sancho, m.62), Palmer (Marc Guiu, m.87), Madueke; and Jackson (Dewsbary-Hall, m.80).
Goals: 1-0, M.09: Ez Abde. 1-1, M.65: Enzo Fernández. 1-2, M.70: Jackson. 1-3, M.83: Jandon Sancho. 1-4, M.90: Caicedo.
Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia). Booked Badiashile (Chelsea, 55′), Palmer (Chelsea, 79′), Sancho (Chelsea, 85′), Antony (Betis, 88′) and Perraud (Betis, 95′).
Incidents: Final of the Conference League played at the Municipal Stadium of Wroclaw before 39,754 spectators.
