Cole Palmer Shines As Chelsea Clinch Conference League Title Over Real Betis
- Cole Palmer was the most dominant Chelsea player in the Conference League final but didn't register a goal
- Chelsea clinched the trophy to set an unprecedented record in Europe as Enzo Maresca landed his first Blues silverware
- Real Betis took an early lead but the La Liga side collapsed when the Premier League team began to improve
Chelsea lifted the UEFA Conference League trophy after a thrilling 4-1 win against Real Betis at Wrocław Stadium.
The Blues have made history following this triumph, becoming the first team to lift all the international titles.
The match was highlighted by Cole Palmer’s exceptional playmaking skills as Enzo Maresca's side staged a great comeback.
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Palmer’s vision and creativity played a crucial role in Chelsea’s triumph, providing two assists that sealed the victory.
The former Manchester City player was voted the official Player of the Match by UEFA.
Real Betis' early lead in Conference League final
The final started with high intensity from both teams. Real Betis wasted no time in asserting their presence.
In the 9th minute, Abde Ezzalzouli capitalised on a swift counterattack. The La Liga side’s winger displayed sharp instincts to beat Chelsea’s defence and score the opening goal.
Betis maintained this advantage through the first half, with Chelsea struggling to find a breakthrough.
Chelsea respond strongly in the second half
After the break, Chelsea showed determination to turn the game around. Manager tactics encouraged the Blues to control possession and build from the midfield.
Enzo Fernandez found the back of the net in the 65th minute, levelling the score and demonstrating his big-game temperament as he has done in the past for Argentina, per beIN Sports.
The assist came from Cole Palmer, whose perfectly timed pass split the Betis defense. The goal sparked renewed energy within the Chelsea squad and their supporters.
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Palmer’s playmaking brilliance
Just five minutes later, Chelsea took the lead. Palmer once again demonstrated his quality with another assist.
He threaded a perfectly weighted ball to Nicolas Jackson, who calmly finished to put Chelsea ahead 2-1.
Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo sealed the victory with neat finishes in the 83rd and 90th minutes in that order as the Blues won 4-1 to clinch their first trophy under the Todd Boehly era.
Chelsea make history
The Blues thus become the first European team to win all the international trophies: the Champions League, Europa League, the Conference League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Premier League side won the Champions League in 2012 and 2021, the Europa League in 2013 and 2019.
The Blues secured their only FIFA Club World Cup in 2021 before adding the Conference League honour on Wednesday night to complete the quartet despite missing the service of Romeo Lavia.
Tyrique George bags major Chelsea award
YEN.com.gh earlier reported Tyrique George's significant achievement at Chelsea after scooping the Men's Academy Player of the Season honour.
The talented Chelsea youngster is eligible to represent the Black Stars through his Ghanaian origin.
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