Chelsea etched their name into the history books on Wednesday night with a commanding 4-1 win over Real Betis in the UEFA Europa Conference League final. The victory not only secured the trophy but also marked several significant milestones for the club.
Historic UEFA Achievement
With this triumph, Chelsea became the first club ever to win all four major UEFA club competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup, and Conference League. The West London side had previously secured two titles each in the Champions League, Europa League, and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup.
End of Spanish Supremacy in Finals
The result also ended a dominant run by Spanish clubs in European finals. Before this match, no Spanish men’s team had lost a final to non-Spanish opposition in 19 consecutive encounters since 2001.
Cole Palmer Joins Exclusive List
Chelsea star Cole Palmer provided two assists in the final, placing him among an elite group of players to register multiple assists in a major European final since the 2016/17 season. Only Real Madrid’s Marcelo and Atlético Madrid’s Koke had achieved this across UEFA’s three premier tournaments.
Fourth Club to Win Conference League
Chelsea now join the exclusive list of clubs to have lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League title since its introduction in 2022, becoming the fourth side to do so.
London Clubs Complete Silverware Treble
The win capped off a successful season for London clubs in Europe and beyond. Crystal Palace claimed the FA Cup, Tottenham Hotspur triumphed in the Europa League, and Chelsea’s Conference League success completed a treble of major trophies for the English capital.
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