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Real Betis vs Chelsea - as it happened

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Real Betis vs Chelsea, 2024/25 Conference League final, 28/05/2025, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Real Betis vs Chelsea, 2024/25 Conference League final, 28/05/2025, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Conference League final between La Liga side Real Betis and Chelsea, kick-off at 21.00 CEST, at the Miejski Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland. Italian boss Enzo Maresca is a man with a point to prove as he targets football history for the Blues.
Goal

List of goalscorers

Ez Abde
9'
1 - 0
1 - 1
65'
E. Fernández
1 - 2
70'
N. Jackson
1 - 3
83'
Jadon Sancho
1 - 4
90'+1
Moisés Caicedo
Press

Match report in news

  • 90+5'
    FT (1-4): In a thrilling final in Wroclaw, Real Betis took the early lead, but Chelsea fought back fiercely to claim victory in a pulsating encounter on Wednesday. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
  • 90+4'
    Perraud receives a yellow card.
End of match

End of match

  • 90+1'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR CHELSEA! Caicedo nets the fourth with a superb close-range finish.
  • 90'
    Five minutes added!
Card

Yellow card

a Real Betis
  • 88'
    Antony picks up a yellow card for a tough tackle on Fernandez in a race for the ball.
  • 87'
    Chelsea sub: Cole Palmer makes way and Marc Guiu takes his place.
Card

Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 85'
    Jadon Sancho receives a yellow card.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Betis
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Betis
  • 85'
    Betis double sub: Fornals and Cardoso OUT. Lo Celso and Altimira IN.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 83'
  • 83'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL FOR CHELSEA! Jadon Sancho adds the third with a thunderous strike, virtually sealing the title for the Blues.
  • 81'
    Chelsea sub: Jackson is forced off with injury and Dewsbury-Hall comes on.
Card

Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 79'
    Palmer picks up a yellow card for protesting the referee's decision.
  • 77'
    Pellegrini's men are falling apart after losing the lead following an exceptional first half.
  • 75'
    Enzo Maresca's men keep pressing forward relentlessly, but Betis aren't giving an inch to let them score a third.
  • 73'
    What a turnaround for the Blues! This second half has been completely theirs. They'll be looking to keep the momentum going and seal the title.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 70'
  • 70'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR CHELSEA! Maresca's changes are paying off, and so is Palmer's revival! Jackson puts the Blues ahead with a superb header following a perfect ball from the English midfielder.
  • 69'
    Adrian denies Palmer with a good long-range effort. The match remains level at 1-1.
  • 67'
    The Blues now look unstoppable! They're putting Betis' once-solid defence under immense pressure, trying to maintain the momentum from the equaliser!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 65'
  • 65'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR CHELSEA! Enzo Fernandez finds space inside the box to restart the match after a superb cross from Palmer.
  • 62'
    Chelsea double sub: Pedro Neto and Badiashile OUT. Jadon Sancho and Colwill IN.
  • 58'
    Badiashile receives a yellow card.
  • 57'
    Chelsea are pressing into the Betis box in these final minutes but are unable to find an equaliser.
  • 55'
    Jackson takes a blow to the head in a collision with the Betis goalkeeper. The Blues appeal for a penalty, but the referee waves it away.
  • 52'
    Betis sub: Abde goes to ground and can't continue, so he's replaced by Jesus Rodriguez.
  • 50'
    Bartra goes to ground in a tussle with Jackson for the ball. But there's no yellow card.
  • 48'
    The Blues continue to dominate possession with 70%, but it's clear this isn't helping them create attacking chances at the moment.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Betis
  • 46'
    Chelsea sub: Malo Gusto is replaced by Reece James.
  • 46'
    Betis sub: Rodriguez goes off and Perraud comes on.
  • 46'
    The second half gets underway in Wroclaw, with Chelsea making one change so far. And Betis make a change as well.
  • 45+1'
    HT (1-0): Real Betis took the lead thanks to Abde's early goal, capitalising on a defensive error by Gusto. Chelsea have struggled to break down Betis' defence and look unsettled under Pellegrini's tactics. We'll see what happens next!
  • 45'
    One minute added! And corner for Chelsea!
  • 42'
    Free-kick for Real Betis from around 30 metres out! Isco takes it, but it comes to nothing.
  • 40'
    Enzo Maresca should consider making some changes to the players or system for the second half as Chelsea aren't putting in strong efforts at the moment.
  • 38'
    Malo Gusto is struggling to contain the Betis attack. He might be one of Maresca's potential changes at halftime.
  • 36'
    Pedro Neto attempts a strong effort with a long-range shot, but the ball drifts wide. Chelsea aren't having their best night in Wroclaw.
  • 35'
    The Blues are looking very uncomfortable on the pitch. Pellegrini has clearly taught his side how to unsettle Chelsea.
  • 32'
    Chelsea are barely playing a direct game in this match as they're not accustomed to that style of play either.
  • 30'
    Abde is causing Malo Gusto trouble, winning another corner for his team.
  • 27'
    Isco is putting in a sensational performance, creating his team's best chances.
  • 25'
    Enzo Maresca's side continues to boss possession, but it's of little use to them if they don't find an equaliser.
  • 22'
    Cardoso's effort wins Betis a corner, which Isco swings in, but it comes to nothing.
  • 20'
    The Blues are now maintaining the pressure near the Betis box with a flurry of passes, but they can't find the back of the net at the moment.
  • 17'
    Chelsea are trying to find a way into the Betis box, but the Spaniards are making it tough for them.
  • 15'
    Jorgensen is putting in a brilliant shift for Chelsea, keeping Betis from scoring their second goal.
  • 13'
    Abde makes another run to replicate his opener heroics, but Gusto is quick to shut him down.
  • 11'
    The Blues are dominating possession at the moment, holding 67%.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Betis en el 9'
  • 9'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR BETIS! Abde scores the opening goal with the finishing touch after a sensational ball from Isco.
  • 7'
    The Real Betis supporters are pulling out all the stops to get behind their players. It's worth remembering that this is their first-ever European final.
  • 5'
    Betis have a good opportunity after a slip from Gusto, which Abde pounces on. Antony tries to finish, but his effort drifts wide.
  • 3'
    Chelsea are looking to press high from the flanks at the moment, but the game has begun fairly evenly in terms of possession.
  • 1'
    Real Betis get us going in white and red from left to right, while Chelsea are in blue!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Chelsea starting XI: Jorgensen (GK); Cucurella, Badiashile, Chalobah, Gusto; Fernandez, Palmer, Caicedo; Madueke, Jackson and Neto.
  • PRVW
    Real Betis starting XI: Adrian (GK); Sabaly, Bartra, Natan. Rodriguez; Cardoso, Isco, Fornals; Antony, Bakambu and Abde.
  • PRVW
    Here's today's interesting fact...
  • PRVW
    Irfan Peljto will be in the middle for this one, and Jerome Brisard will be the VAR,
  • PRVW
    Chelsea possible lineup: Jorgensen (GK); Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Fernandez; Sancho, Nkunku, George; Jackson.
  • PRVW
    Real Betis possible lineup: Vieites (GK); Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, R. Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Bakambu.
  • PRVW
    Real Betis supporters have gone to great lengths to reach Wroclaw. Stories abound of caravans, paired flights, private cars, and countless other ways fans have chipped in to support his team's relentless fight.
  • PRVW
    Since the start of the 2001/02 season, all 23 Champions League, Europa League or Conference League finals that have featured Spanish hopefuls have been won by a Spanish team.
  • PRVW
    And the Seville-based club, playing in their first European final, can take heart from a remarkable statistic.
  • PRVW
    The Chilean, whose side finished sixth in La Liga, can call upon the talents of the rejuvenated Antony, on loan from Manchester United, and Isco, who won five Champions League trophies at Real Madrid.
  • PRVW
    Maresca will pit his wits against 71-year-old Manuel Pellegrini, a man whom he describes as a football "father figure" after playing under him at Malaga and serving as assistant coach at West Ham.
  • PRVW
    Former Leicester boss Maresca, 45, has rotated his squad during the competition, giving opportunities to youth and fringe players and has again stressed the need to make changes for Wednesday's match.
  • PRVW
    The 2021 European champions were clear favourites to win the Conference League from the start of the competition and have won 11 of their 12 games.
  • PRVW
    The west London club are still waiting to win their first silverware since Todd Boehly's consortium took over from former owner Roman Abramovich in 2022.
  • PRVW
    His team were within touching distance of eventual Premier League champions Liverpool in mid-December before stumbling badly, but results picked up again towards the end of the campaign.
  • PRVW
    Maresca has had a rollercoaster first season in charge at Stamford Bridge after replacing Mauricio Pochettino.
  • PRVW
    The Blues have twice won the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and the defunct Cup Winners' Cup and can now complete the set if they overcome Betis in the final of Europe's newest competition in Poland.
  • PRVW
    Now, Maresca's thoughts turn to Wroclaw and Chelsea's chance to become the first team to win all five of UEFA's major men's club competitions.
  • PRVW
    Victory in the final round of Premier League matches at Nottingham Forest on Sunday secured qualification for next season's Champions League.
  • PRVW
    Enzo Maresca is a man with a point to prove as he targets football history for Chelsea in Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis.
Info

Pre-match

28 May 2025, 21:00

Referee: Irfan Peljto | VAR: Jérôme Brisard

Stadium: Tarczyński Arena

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Conference League final between La Liga side Real Betis and Chelsea, kick-off at 21.00 CEST, at the Miejski Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland!