Chelsea have booked their spot to the UEFA Europa Conference League final. After winning a dominating semifinal by a total scoreline of 5-1 over the two legs. They played their two legs with the Swedish side Djurgården. The Blues run to the semifinal was marked by a mix of experience, leadership and promising potential filled talents within the squad. With win over both the legs the Blues under Enzo Maresca progressed to the finals of the competition.
First leg for Chelsea:
The first leg of the semi-finals held in Stockholm, saw Chelsea assert their superiority with a 4-1 win. With goals from Jadon Sancho, Madeuke and a brace for Nicolas Jackson. Scoring a total of 4 goals against the Swedish side. This performance for the Blues ensured their one foot to the finals of the competition. Setting a perfect stage to dominate the play in the home turf Stamford Bridge. Allowing Maresca to rotate the squad and provide chances for the new young talents. Overall, the Blues performance was a ten-on-ten dominating each aspect of the game from defense to midfield to attacking. The only goal from the Swedish side came from 18-year-old Swedish attacker Isak Alexander Alemayehu Mulugeta in the 68th minutes of the match. Making an overall scoreline of 4-1 going into the second leg of the fixture.
Second leg for Chelsea:
In the second play of the fixture held at Stamford Bridge. The Blues continued to show their dominant display with a victory of 1-0. Bringing the aggregate score to a total score 5-1. This match shows the Blues giving chance to the youngsters. Rather than the giving experience lads the job. Maresca played a young team for the second leg. Except Marc Cucurella, Reece James and Jadon Sancho who were taken off. All the lad of team where either in as substitute or for the reserves in the squad. Maresca offered the young lads and chance to prove themselves. The only goal scored during the game was put in when in the 38th minute of the game. When Dewsbury-Hall scored from a perfect pass from teammate. Tyrique George as he went his way past a couple of defenders having placed his shot into the net.
Historic start:
The inclusion in the starting line-up of 16-year-old Reggie Walsh was a standout part of the match making him 16 years and 200 days old. Chelsea’s youngest ever starter in a European fixture. His midfield performance across the match impressed the fans and he had a bright future ahead for himself.
Looking ahead:
Champions of this win brings Chelsea into the Conference League final against the Spanish side Real Betis. The final is to be on May 28th by Wroclaw, Poland. A place where football culture and heat are at high as its atmosphere. Real Betis reached the final after closing the gap from 2-0 down to a dramatic extra-time win in what was one of the most entertaining matches of the competition over Italian rivals Fiorentina. This will be the first-time they have ever reached a European final in history, a feelgood moment for the club and their faithful fans who would have been waiting decades for this chance.
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