Chelsea claimed a 4-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday night in the UEFA Europa Conference League final, securing their first title in the competition and marking a historic moment for the club on the European stage.

First club to win all four major UEFA competitions

With this triumph, Chelsea became the first team in football history to win all four major UEFA club competitions — the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup, and Conference League. The club had previously won the Champions League and Europa League twice each, and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup twice.

End of Spanish dominance in European finals

The victory also broke a long-standing record held by Spanish clubs. Before Wednesday’s result, Spanish men’s teams had gone unbeaten in 19 consecutive European finals against non-Spanish opponents, a streak that stretched back to 2001. Chelsea’s win brought that run to an end.

Palmer joins elite assist group

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer provided two assists in the final, joining a select group of players to register multiple assists in a major European final since the 2016/17 season. Only Real Madrid’s Marcelo and Atlético Madrid’s Koke had previously achieved that across UEFA’s three top-tier competitions.

Fourth club to win the Conference League

Chelsea are now the fourth club to win the UEFA Europa Conference League since the tournament began in 2022. Each edition of the competition has seen a different champion, underscoring its competitive nature in its early years.

Treble of trophies for London clubs

The result rounded off a strong year for clubs from the English capital. With Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup and Tottenham Hotspur lifting the Europa League trophy, Chelsea’s Conference League title completed a treble of major silverware for London sides in the 2024/25 season.