In the midst of a challenging European competition season, Real Betis emerged as a big surprise, successfully advancing to the final of the 2025 UEFA Conference League. The Andalusia-based club was initially not considered too much.
Even so, thanks to their tough character and effective play, they were able to overcome various obstacles. Now, Betis will face Chelsea in the final match scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025.
This final marks a historic moment for Betis, because this is the first time they have the opportunity to win a European trophy. With fighting spirit and strategic direction from the coach, Manuel Pellegrini, they are ready to face this crucial match at the Miejski Stadium, Wroclaw, Poland.
The match against Chelsea is predicted to be a tough test as well as an important stage for Betis to carve out a new history in their football.
Real Betis’ journey to the final was not easy. They had to go through a competitive group stage, a fierce play-off round, and eliminate strong teams in the knockout phase.
All of these efforts paid off in the form of a ticket to the final—a ticket full of stories of struggle and pride.
Real Betis started the Conference League phase with a less than convincing performance. They immediately suffered a 0-1 defeat to Legia Warszawa, then could only draw 1-1 when hosting FC Copenhagen. Pellegrini’s squad needed time to find their best playing rhythm.
A crucial win finally came when they beat Celje 2-1 at home. However, consistency was still an issue as they lost again 1-2 to Mlada Boleslav, which made their position in the group standings even more difficult.
The last two matches were decisive for Betis’ fate, and they managed to put in a solid performance by winning two narrow victories: 1-0 over Petrocub away and 1-0 against HJK at home. These results were enough to secure their progress to the knockout play-off round.
In the play-off round, Real Betis faced Gent from Belgium. Betis showed impressive performance in the first leg by winning convincingly 3-0 away. The key to this victory lay in the effectiveness of their attack and the dominance of their midfield.
Although they had to accept a 0-1 defeat in the second leg which took place in Seville, the 3-1 aggregate was enough to secure their place in the last 16. The defeat in the second leg did not change the big storyline that they had begun to carve in this tournament.
This play-off round is an important moment to restore the team’s confidence, proving that they are able to play tough when needed, especially in crucial away games.
Real Betis faced Vitoria SC from Portugal in the last 16. The first match at home ended in a 2-2 draw, making the second leg a very vital decider.
However, in the second leg, Betis performed extraordinarily. They destroyed the hosts with a striking score of 4-0, their best performance in the competition so far. Aggressive attacking play and tight pressing made the opponent helpless throughout the match.
This 6-2 aggregate victory sent a strong message to all other contestants that Real Betis were no longer the underdogs. They were starting to be seen as serious candidates to advance further in the tournament.
When facing Jagiellonia Bialystok in the quarter-finals, Real Betis showed an efficient and calm performance. They secured a 2-0 win in the first leg at home, with a solid back line that gave no gaps to the opponent.
In the second leg played in Poland, Betis played more cautiously. They drew 1-1, which was enough to maintain the aggregate advantage and advance to the semifinals. The tempo of the game was their main strength in this match.
Betis were not only superior technically, but also tactically, where Pellegrini managed to rotate players and maintain the stability of the team’s performance throughout the two legs of the quarter-finals.
Real Betis’ progress to the final was finally confirmed after they managed to eliminate Fiorentina, last season’s Conference League finalists. In the first leg held in Spain, Betis played aggressively and won 2-1. The full from the fans was a big boost for them.
The second leg in Florence was dramatic. Fiorentina were ahead, but Betis managed to reply until the match ended 2-2 after extra time. With an aggregate of 4-3, Betis secured a place in the final.
This is a monumental achievement for a club that has rarely made it to the final phase of European competitions. Victory over Fiorentina is not only important in of score, but also psychologically for the final match.
The final against Chelsea will be the biggest challenge for Real Betis. Chelsea, under the direction of Enzo Maresca, come with high motivation after successfully securing a place in the Champions League next season.
For Real Betis, this final is a golden opportunity to make history and win their first European trophy. Betis are ready to put up a tough fight and are very likely to create a big surprise in Wroclaw.
