In a historic night in Wroclaw, Poland, on May 28, 2025, Chelsea Football Club became the first team to win all three of UEFA’s major men’s club competitions—the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League—after a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the 2025 UEFA Conference League final at Stadion Wrocław.
This triumph, which also includes the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, marks Chelsea’s ninth European trophy and solidifies their status as a continental powerhouse under manager Enzo Maresca.
The final began with a setback as Real Betis took the lead in the ninth minute through Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, exploiting a mistake by Chelsea’s Malo Gusto.
However, Chelsea’s resilience and Maresca’s tactical acumen turned the game in the second half.
Substitutes Levi Colwill, Reece James, and Jadon Sancho proved pivotal, with Sancho’s stunning curled strike into the top corner giving Chelsea the lead.
Moises Caicedo sealed the rout with a sweeping finish in the 90th minute, sparking wild celebrations among the 40,000 fans in attendance.
Chelsea’s controlled possession and precise passing, hallmarks of Maresca’s Pep Guardiola-influenced philosophy, overwhelmed Betis’ fast, transitional style.
Despite a valiant effort from Betis, led by Isco and Manchester United loanee Antony, the Spanish side couldn’t match Chelsea’s depth.
This victory makes Chelsea the first club to claim all four major UEFA men’s titles: the Champions League in 2012 and 2021, the Europa League in 2013 and 2019, the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1971 and 1998, and now the Conference League in 2025.
This unparalleled achievement surpasses European giants like Juventus, Ajax, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United, none of whom have contested the Conference League.
Maresca reflected on the milestone, saying, “This is about proving Chelsea are back as a winning club in Europe.
To be the first to win all four is historic, and I’m proud of the lads’ desire.” The win also secures Chelsea a spot in next season’s Europa League, though their fourth-place Premier League finish already guarantees Champions League football for 2025/26.
Chelsea fans erupted in celebration, with social media posts on X proclaiming the club’s “winning mentality” and one supporter writing, “No club in history has done this.
Chelsea FC, ladies and gentlemen” Pundit Paul Merson had predicted this moment, noting, “Chelsea can make history that could last forever because clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool won’t play in the Conference League.
” However, the victory was marred by pre-match clashes between Chelsea and Betis fans in Wroclaw, resulting in 28 arrests as riot police used water cannons to disperse crowds near Solny Square.
Looking ahead, Chelsea now set their sights on the Club World Cup this summer, aiming to add to their trophy haul.
Despite challenges like Romeo Lavia’s absence due to UEFA squad rules and Mykhailo Mudryk’s unsanctioned trip to Wroclaw, Chelsea’s focus remained unshaken.
For Real Betis, reaching their first European final under Manuel Pellegrini marks progress, with one fan saying, “We showed we can compete. Betis will be back.”
Chelsea’s triumph in Wroclaw is a defining moment, cementing their legacy as the first club to complete UEFA’s major competition sweep.
With Maresca’s vision and a hungry squad, the Blues are poised to continue their European dominance.
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