⚽UEFA Conference League Discussion Thread -- 2024/25 | Winner: Chelsea

[Akbarkoe]

Tonight the final matches will be played.

Fiorentina will play Real Betis at home. Fiorentina lost the first match 2-1, they need to win this match if they want to make it to the final.
I think Fiorentina will score in this match.

I favor Fiorentina to win and qualify in the second meeting soon against Real Betis.
Losing 2-1 in the first match was not bad for Fiorentina because 1 goal made at that time reduced the goal from a difference of 2 to just 1 goal.
When playing away from home alone Fiorentina can make goals, of course logically they will be able to score in this match.
David de Gea will be the one who will play a big role in saving Fiorentina from being eliminated.

Yes, the aggregate difference is indeed small so anything can still happen for the second leg, especially since this is Fiorentina's home game. But I really hope Antony and Isco can provide a surprise in the next match.

Yes, after De Gea entered the squad, Fiorentina's defense line became safer, and many said that the big wall was De Gea because De Gea did perform brilliantly with Fiorentina with the many saves he made. But on the other hand, it should be remembered that after Antony entered Real Betis, the club performed better and provided many surprises, so Fiorentina had to be a little careful with Real Betis' attack line.

I don't quite understand that both players De Gea and Antony could shine so much when they moved from Old Trofford and played for other clubs.


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[Callido]

Tonight the final matches will be played.

Chelsea won the first match 4-0. Today will be a very easy and comfortable match for them and they will wait to see who their opponent will be in the final.

Fiorentina will play Real Betis at home. Fiorentina lost the first match 2-1, they need to win this match if they want to make it to the final.
I think Fiorentina will score in this match.

It's a walk over for Chelsea if we could score 4 goal at their home I wonder what we'll do at Stamford Bridge, maybe our coach could even rest some players cause of our next fixture with Newcastle at their home, that one is a more important match and we can't afford lose key any key player to injury so I think Enzo would rotate them team and mix them with some youth players since we've indirectly qualified for the finals.

 I won't take the match seriously, there's no point watching it since it would be very onside, I'll rather watch Fiorentina vs Betis to know who our rivals in the finals would, though Betis won the first leg but there's still hope for Fiorentina.

I will count only 1 goal for Manchester United in the previous match. The remaining goals scored in that match were as a result of the red card against Bibao. Manchester United, on a good day, are not better than Athletic Club. The goal came earlier in that game, followed by the red card still at the first half. Only God knows what could happen to Manchester United if the game did not go badly for Athletic Bilbao. Without saying much, today will determine who will qualify for the final. My predictions are Manchester United to win or draw, and over 2.5 goals. I know the game may likely end this way.

[Agbe]

Tonight the final matches will be played.

Chelsea won the first match 4-0. Today will be a very easy and comfortable match for them and they will wait to see who their opponent will be in the final.

Fiorentina will play Real Betis at home. Fiorentina lost the first match 2-1, they need to win this match if they want to make it to the final.
I think Fiorentina will score in this match.

It's a walk over for Chelsea if we could score 4 goal at their home I wonder what we'll do at Stamford Bridge, maybe our coach could even rest some players cause of our next fixture with Newcastle at their home, that one is a more important match and we can't afford lose key any key player to injury so I think Enzo would rotate them team and mix them with some youth players since we've indirectly qualified for the finals.

 I won't take the match seriously, there's no point watching it since it would be very onside, I'll rather watch Fiorentina vs Betis to know who our rivals in the finals would, though Betis won the first leg but there's still hope for Fiorentina.

I will count only 1 goal for Manchester United in the previous match. The remaining goals scored in that match were as a result of the red card against Bibao. Manchester United, on a good day, are not better than Athletic Club. The goal came earlier in that game, followed by the red card still at the first half. Only God knows what could happen to Manchester United if the game did not go badly for Athletic Bilbao. Without saying much, today will determine who will qualify for the final. My predictions are Manchester United to win or draw, and over 2.5 goals. I know the game may likely end this way.

That is football for you so what is most important is that United won against Bilbao and the damage has been done card or not united went to Spain with a game plan and it worked out according to United favour so moving forward Bilbao how to look for a way and come back into today's game because they are three goals down so scoring early will do Bilbao a great favour but I think that it's too late for Bilbao because I don't see losing by 3:0 at home today

[Odohu]

Tonight the final matches will be played.

Fiorentina will play Real Betis at home. Fiorentina lost the first match 2-1, they need to win this match if they want to make it to the final.
I think Fiorentina will score in this match.

I favor Fiorentina to win and qualify in the second meeting soon against Real Betis.
Losing 2-1 in the first match was not bad for Fiorentina because 1 goal made at that time reduced the goal from a difference of 2 to just 1 goal.
When playing away from home alone Fiorentina can make goals, of course logically they will be able to score in this match.
David de Gea will be the one who will play a big role in saving Fiorentina from being eliminated.

This is the focus of tonight because Chelsea have already won their match in the first leg as there is no way the Swedish team Djurgårdens IF is coming to Stamford Bridge to perform magic that will change their ordeal. So, the key match in the Conference League is that of Fiorentina and Real Betis to decide who will be playing Chelsea in the final.

Although Real Betis won at home and are visiting Fiorentina, I still think they can get a draw tonight to qualify for the final. It will not be easy for the home side to upturn their Real Betis's advantages because both are about the same strength and experience in that tournament. Therefore, I am routing for a draw.

[yudi09]

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Although Real Betis won at home and are visiting Fiorentina, I still think they can get a draw tonight to qualify for the final. It will not be easy for the home side to upturn their Real Betis's advantages because both are about the same strength and experience in that tournament. Therefore, I am routing for a draw.

A draw is what Real Betis are aiming for, but Fiorentina want to win and qualify. Scoring 1 goal will not be difficult at home and it should be attempted in the first half by Fiorentina.
At the moment the score is 0-0 and the aggregate remains unchanged. Time is still long with Fiorentina's game promising for the 15 that have passed from the first 45 minutes.
A draw in betting will probably be the most likely bet after analysis. My advice is to prepare another selection in a different betting list.

[JoyMarsha]

Tonight the final matches will be played.

Chelsea won the first match 4-0. Today will be a very easy and comfortable match for them and they will wait to see who their opponent will be in the final.

Fiorentina will play Real Betis at home. Fiorentina lost the first match 2-1, they need to win this match if they want to make it to the final.
I think Fiorentina will score in this match.

It's a walk over for Chelsea if we could score 4 goal at their home I wonder what we'll do at Stamford Bridge, maybe our coach could even rest some players cause of our next fixture with Newcastle at their home, that one is a more important match and we can't afford lose key any key player to injury so I think Enzo would rotate them team and mix them with some youth players since we've indirectly qualified for the finals.

 I won't take the match seriously, there's no point watching it since it would be very onside, I'll rather watch Fiorentina vs Betis to know who our rivals in the finals would, though Betis won the first leg but there's still hope for Fiorentina.

Resting Chelsea's key players is what Enzo has done already, but the Chelsea squad in this Conference League against Djurgarden feels like Chelsea are playing with their main team because the players that are being featured in this match, you can still find some of them in Chelsea's big matches.
Chelsea is at an advantage to win this match because they are leading with many goals, 3(4-1) in the first leg, and they are the host team in this second leg. The match advantage is pointing at them to win and reach the finals. At the finals, they will unleash their full squad to face whichever team they meet in the finals, to lift the Conference League trophy

[Lillominato89]

Fiorentina - Real Betis 2-1
What a great match so far! After Antony's goal, it seemed like the game was practically over, as the total goals for Betis went up to 3. But in just 10 minutes, Fiorentina came back and leveled the score by netting two goals with Robin Gosens.
Now everything is wide open, and any result is possible. I'm hoping Fiorentina makes it to the final!

[Stable090]

I agree with you. I think people are not interested in Chelsea vs Djurgårdens anymore. Chelsea will most likely go to the final and fans just have to wait and see who they will face in the final. Chelsea will probably rest some of their key players.

I don’t think their is anything can stop Chelsea from qualifying for the conference league final, they won in the first leg of the match, with a wide goal margin, and they are currently winning in the second leg of the match, so I don’t think their is anything Djurgardens can do to win Chelsea in the second leg. All what Chelsea are waiting for right now is the team that they will be playing against in the final which we don’t really know yet.

Chelsea won the first leg, so I expected them to bench most of their players, which Enzo Maresca did, but am still suprise that Enzo Maresca used some players that are playing in the main squad, am sure he will be substituting most of those players in the second half, Chelsea really need them in the premier league, and the confidence league final.

[Agbe]

I agree with you. I think people are not interested in Chelsea vs Djurgårdens anymore. Chelsea will most likely go to the final and fans just have to wait and see who they will face in the final. Chelsea will probably rest some of their key players.

I don’t think their is anything can stop Chelsea from qualifying for the conference league final, they won in the first leg of the match, with a wide goal margin, and they are currently winning in the second leg of the match, so I don’t think their is anything Djurgardens can do to win Chelsea in the second leg. All what Chelsea are waiting for right now is the team that they will be playing against in the final which we don’t really know yet.

Chelsea won the first leg, so I expected them to bench most of their players, which Enzo Maresca did, but am still suprise that Enzo Maresca used some players that are playing in the main squad, am sure he will be substituting most of those players in the second half, Chelsea really need them in the premier league, and the confidence league final.

Chelsea has already qualified from the first leg of this game there plan is to win the conference cup going into the final any of the two teams can give Chelsea a run for their money because because Both fiorentina and Real betis are top sides that can give Chelsea a tough time but I expect that Chelsea should win this cup and put smile in the the faces of their fans and the club as a whole

[pawel7777]

Chelsea is leading 1-0 against Djurgarden, making it 5-1 on aggregate, so now the question is who will join them in the final.

The second game between Fiorentina and Real Betis is much more exciting. Fiorentina started the game with one goal disadvantage from the 1st leg, but now they're leading 2-1 with around 20 minutes to go. It's a very even game, and anything can happen. We're likely to go into overtime and might see a penalty shootout.

[KingsDen]

Chelsea is leading 1-0 against Djurgarden, making it 5-1 on aggregate, so now the question is who will join them in the final.

The second game between Fiorentina and Real Betis is much more exciting. Fiorentina started the game with one goal disadvantage from the 1st leg, but now they're leading 2-1 with around 20 minutes to go. It's a very even game, and anything can happen. We're likely to go into overtime and might see a penalty shootout.

I just switched from watching Manchester United Vs Athletic Bilbao to Fiorentina Vs Real Betis. The match is so intense, the players bossing one another around. It seems that the odds is more with the home team to progress to the finals but I am seriously routing for Real Betis to progress to the finals and if possible carry the league.
I will be so glad if Anthonidinho (The GOAT) will be able to win a trophy. It will make the whole world of football more comic and entertaining.

[IceLincoln]

Fiorentina - Real Betis 2-1
What a great match so far! After Antony's goal, it seemed like the game was practically over, as the total goals for Betis went up to 3. But in just 10 minutes, Fiorentina came back and leveled the score by netting two goals with Robin Gosens.
Now everything is wide open, and any result is possible. I'm hoping Fiorentina makes it to the final!

This Fixture is the final before the final for the European conference league, they have given us entertainment and Antony has been somewhat exceptional from what he was at Manchester.
The way the cards are flying in towards the end they should just be calm and play football, it’s difficult to predict who will win. Any club that wins amongst this two will definitely give Chelsea a run for their money.
Chelsea has been dominating since the start of the league it naturally looks like they own the cup but the finals won’t be easy.

[MK-74]

Chelsea won comfortably at home and finished the match 1-0. They were the first team to advance to the final.

Fiorentina won 2-1 in normal time and the match went to extra time, extra time is currently being played and they need to score 1 goal to go to penalties. There are 4-5 minutes left in the match, Real Betis looks set to advance to the final.

[KingsDen]

The UEFA Conference League finals will be between Chelsea FC of England and Real Betis of Spain. It's going to be an interesting final.
Congratulations Chelsea
Congratulations Real Betis
And congratulations to Anthony 7.

[Asiska02]

It's a walk over for Chelsea if we could score 4 goal at their home I wonder what we'll do at Stamford Bridge, maybe our coach could even rest some players cause of our next fixture with Newcastle at their home, that one is a more important match and we can't afford lose key any key player to injury so I think Enzo would rotate them team and mix them with some youth players since we've indirectly qualified for the finals.

 I won't take the match seriously, there's no point watching it since it would be very onside, I'll rather watch Fiorentina vs Betis to know who our rivals in the finals would, though Betis won the first leg but there's still hope for Fiorentina.

Real Betis will be playing in the finals against Chelsea. This is a very good opportunity for Chelsea to win a trophy this season. Chelsea have really dominated this season in the conference league and coming this far and not winning the trophy is what I feel will not be encouraging for them. They stand a chance to win the conference league to get an automatic promotion to the Europa League for next season. But they also stand a chance for the champions league trophy if they finish in the top four of the premier league, so it’s left for them to decide which is more important to them.

Chelsea are not just a team one can fully depend on, if not, they can take on both of this and prevail equally in them. Winning the conference league trophy will add to their records this season as not going empty hand without any trophy. Yet again, when they finish in the top four in the premier league, they can be able to play in the champions league after a long time being absent playing there. Chelsea are on a verge of making a decision on how their next season will be like, so they’d better be more serious from now till the end of the season.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Tomorrow's game is just a formality for Chelsea. With a 4-1 advantage from the 1st leg, there's no way they would waste it, especially when playing at home.
We've seen them losing at home to much lower-ranked teams, like in the clash against Legia Warsaw in the 2nd leg of the quarterfinal, but they still were under no threat of dropping out of the tournament as they won 4-2 in aggregate.
The odds for Chelsea to win (not just to qualify) tomorrow are x1.15. But I think that's overly enthusiastic. Chelsea could decide to give key players some rest and play with the bench. They also might decide to play defensively, which could result in a draw.

At some point I wonder if Chelsea is the only big team that is playing this very competition, is like the other clubs they have played against are allowing Chelsea to win like the Blues are the host of the competition and you would agree with me when I say that Chelsea have not played any serious team since this season in the conference league, everything look so easy for them to the extent that they got their first loss in the 2nd leg of the quarter finals and to a very weak side Legia Warsaw and in this encounter against another weak team it will be a walkover because the first leg ended 1-4 in favor of Chelsea so nothing productive will happen in the returning fixture.

Yes, since the beginning of the competition, they have not faced a big team like that. All the teams they have been facing are not as strong as Chelsea, and that is the reason why Chelsea always finds the game so easy. If Chelsea had faced a big team like Betis or Fiorentina with their current form, I don't think they would have made it to the final.Just imagine: Chelsea's first leg match was away, and they were able to win 1-4. Now, today, Chelsea will be hosting the game, and the goals may be even more than that. But I can't say much about Chelsea now until they win the trophy because they will be facing either Betis or Fiorentina, and I know it’s not going to be an easy match for Chelsea.I will say the match against either team will be Chelsea’s toughest game of this ongoing competition. Chelsea was the favorite team to win the game from the beginning of the season, but recently, I don't think Chelsea is the favorite to win this season's Europa Conference trophy.

Yes I agree with you and that's the same thing I was saying but they (Chelsea) are already in the finals to play against a more better side than all the other teams they played since from the beginning. Betis was very lucky to earn that opportunity to play in the finals, like their passage to the finals wasn't easy but for Chelsea they know that this semis is done and dusted right from the first leg. For me I think the finals is the first time that Chelsea will be facing the real challenge and I think Betis played more better and tougher teams than Chelsea and Betis will be more prepared than Chelsea because they (Chelsea) will think is business as usual before you know it Betis are leading, it won't be a surprise if Real Betis win the final.

[execijutiere]

Chelsea did not tire themselves too much and won again against their opponent and became the winner of the round.Chelsea, who managed to eliminate their opponent with a score of 5-1 in total, managed to write their name in the final.It was a very easy match for Chelsea and they made no mistakes.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, managed to defeat Real Betis at home.The match was completed 2-1 with the goals scored by Gosens in the first half and went to extra time.In the extra time, Real Betis scored a goal and left the match with a draw and won the round.It was a match in which both teams had plenty of scoring positions.A total of 51 shots were taken in the match.The name of the final was Real Betis-Chelsea.I think Chelsea will win the cup.

[LGD2Business]

It was clear and expected from the beginning that Chelsea would reach the final. Djurgården had achieved a great success by reaching the semi finals already, but when they conceded 4 goals in the first leg, it was clear that it was over. Chelsea won again at home without much effort with a goal from Dewsbury-Hall and qualified for the final. The other finalist was decided after a tough semi final. Both Fiorentina and Real Betis were successful teams that deserved to reach the final. As in the first match, the normal time ended 2-1. In extra time, Real Betis became the other team to reach the final with Ezzalzouli's goal. Antony's contribution this season has been huge. He scored and assisted in this match as well.

It's going to be a very competitive final. Chelsea are the favorites, but Real Betis have also had a very good season and will be strong in the final as one of the teams that are definitely not underdogs and deserve the trophy.

[Amphenomenon]

The UEFA Conference League finals will be between Chelsea FC of England and Real Betis of Spain. It's going to be an interesting final.
Congratulations Chelsea
Congratulations Real Betis
And congratulations to Anthony 7.

I'm not surprised about the teams that made it to the final. Chelsea was much expected especially with having an easy opponent and on the game tonight, our youngsters lacked the finishing touches to cause an actual damage to a team. It just seems like to me they are just like the senior team.

The Real Betis game against Fiorentina was expected to be a fierce one,they continued with their fight as in the first leg. Anyway, Real Betis has been on an excellent form and it was a difficult for the big boys Barcelona to get a win against them in their domestic league and the match actually ended with a tie, even with Barcelona excellent form this session they could only get a tie against them.

Chelsea meeting Real Betis in the final actually would make the final more interesting and fierce. Anyway, I expect Chelsea to win but anything can happen, I don't trust my team too much as this stands now.

[Despairo]

I have never seen Fiorentina play with very offensive strategy like this, 3-1-4-2 formation.

They play with 6 players in front line and 5 players in back line, the strategy looks working, unfortunately they have limit in terms of players quality. Real Betis is too strong for Fiorentina, it's all because they have GOAT in this season, even De Gea can't stop the free kick from him.

Their last opponent will be Chelsea, this is really hard, Chelsea is win streak recently.

But, I will support Real Betis, Dia De Betis!