Previews - UEFA Conference League Final 2025
Betis and Chelsea meet in Poland (Picture: Getty Images)
Chelsea can end their first season under Enzo Maresca with some silverware when they take on Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.
The Blues secured passage to the Champions League next season with a hard-fought win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, closing out the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a win.
In Betis, they come up against comfortably the sternest opposition they have faced in the competition this season with Manuel Pellegrini’s side led by a rejuvenated Isco and Antony.
Chelsea have had to make do without Nicolas Jackson for their last three games of the league season as a result of the straight red card he received against Newcastle United.
Pedro Neto and Tyrique George have played through the middle in his absence but the Senegal international is expected to reclaim his spot up top on Wednesday night.
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Christopher Nkunku did not return as expected at the weekend against Forest but could be back in the squad to offer additional firepower in a competition where he has scored five times in nine appearances this term.
Wesley Fofana remains sidelined while Maresca will also be without Romeo Lavia, who is not eligible having not been named in the Conference League squad.
Chelsea FC v Legia Warszawa - UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg
Jackson available having served a domestic suspension (Picture: Getty Images)
Jadon Sancho has five assists in this competition this season, starting both legs of the quarter and semi-finals.
In what could be his final game for Chelsea with uncertainty over whether the club’s desire to keep him at Stamford Bridge, Sancho will hope to keep his place in attack alongside Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer.
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Betis in Europa Conference final
How Chelsea could line up against Betis this week…
Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
Where to watch Chelsea vs Real Betis? Kick-off time and TV channel
Chelsea vs Betis kicks of at 8pm on Wednesday 28 May.
Unlike previous years, TNT Sports have confirmed that the Europa Conference League final 2025 will not be shown on YouTube in the UK.
Instead, fans can watch the Europa Conference League final for free on discovery+. All you need to do is register a free account on discovery+ without signing up to a package and you’ll be able to tune in to the game.
The live stream can be viewed across a range of devices from smartphones and tablets to laptops and smart TVs.
TNT Sports customers can still watch the Europa League final on TV.
The game will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage getting underway from 6pm.
You can also follow all the action on Metro’s LIVE matchday blog.
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