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Real Betis and Chelsea clash in the Europa Conference League Final on May 28 in Wroclaw, their first meeting in nearly 20 years. Chelsea enters as favorites with impressive form, winning four of their last five matches, while Betis struggles with four draws and one loss in their recent outings. The English side's potent attack, led by Cole Palmer, faces Manuel Pellegrini's experienced squad in what promises to be a tactical battle.
Match details
Real Betis will face Chelsea in the Europa Conference League Final on May 28, 2025, at 20:00. The match will take place at Stadion Miejski in Wroclaw, with Irfan Peljto serving as the referee.
Team lineups
Real Betis (4-2-3-1, Manuel Pellegrini)
Goalkeeper: Adrian
Defence: Youssouf Sabaly, Marc Bartra, Natan, Ricardo Rodriguez
Midfield: Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Fornals, Antony, Isco, Jesus Rodriguez
Forward: Cedric Bakambu
Injured: Marc Roca, Hector Bellerin, Diego Llorente
Doubtful: Francisco Vieites, Ezequiel Avila, Giovani Lo Celso
Chelsea (4-2-3-1, Enzo Maresca)
Goalkeeper: Filip Joergensen
Defence: Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella
Midfield: Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho
Forward: Nicolas Jackson
Injured: David Datro Fofana, Aaron Anselmino, Wesley Fofana
Doubtful: Marc Guiu, Christopher Nkunku
Unavailable: Mykhaylo Mudryk
Head-to-head history
Real Betis and Chelsea have faced each other twice previously, both encounters coming in the 2005 Champions League group stage. The teams split those meetings with one win each. Chelsea dominated the first encounter at Stamford Bridge with a convincing 4:0 victory on October 19, 2005. However, Real Betis exacted revenge in the return fixture on November 1, 2005, securing a 1:0 win on home soil. This Europa Conference League final represents their first meeting in nearly 20 years and their first-ever encounter in a final.
Recent form
Real Betis:
LaLiga: Draw against Valencia, Loss against Atletico Madrid, Draw against Rayo Vallecano, Draw against Osasuna
Europa Conference League: Draw against Fiorentina
Chelsea:
Premier League: Win against Nottingham Forest, Win against Manchester United, Loss against Newcastle United, Win against Liverpool
Europa Conference League: Win against Djurgaarden
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