Chelsea is the only team to have won the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Super Cup, and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup.
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Chelsea produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Real Betis 4-1 and win the UEFA Europa Conference League final, making them the first club to win all five of UEFA’s major competitions.
Trailing 1-0 at halftime after a confident strike by Abde Ezzalzouli for Betis, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals in a dominant final 25 minutes at the Tarczyński Arena.
The victory not only earned Chelsea their first trophy since 2022 but also cemented their place in European football history.
Palmer Sparks the Turnaround
Cole Palmer, who wasn’t even registered for the tournament’s group stage, made a huge impact off the bench.
Kevin De Bruyne’s final Manchester derby ended in a draw.
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The 22-year-old provided two quick assists to turn the game around—first delivering a perfect cross for Enzo Fernández to head in the equalizer in the 65th minute, then setting up Nicolas Jackson to tap in five minutes later.
Jadon Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, made it 3-1 with a beautiful curling finish in the 83rd minute after a clever pass from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Midfielder Moisés Caicedo sealed the win in stoppage time with a long-range strike that took a deflection.
A Historic Achievement
The win makes Chelsea the only team to have won the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Super Cup, and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup.
It’s also the first time a non-Spanish team has beaten a Spanish side in a final since 2001—breaking a 27-game winning streak for Spanish clubs in European and international finals.
Morever, It marks a highly successful debut season for manager Enzo Maresca, who also secured a Champions League spot through a Premier League top-four finish.
Heartbreak for Betis
For Real Betis, it was a night of heartbreak. The final marked their first European final appearance, and they started brightly.
Isco—showing flashes of his vintage brilliance—set up Ezzalzouli for the opener in the 9th minute.
They could have been two or three goals up at halftime, with Antony, Bartra, and Cardoso all going close.
However, their energy faded in the second half, and Chelsea took full control.
Betis players were visibly emotional at the final whistle, their European dream slipping away despite a spirited effort.
Palmer’s influence turned the game on its head, and his link-up play highlighted why he’s one of the brightest young English talents.
