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

[Mustang Shelby]

I think people want to see Real Betis win just because there's Antony, Antony effect is really huge.

If Tottenham can beat Manchester United who never lost in Europa League, Real Betis do also have the same chance. Chelsea performance is better than Real Betis, but Chelsea aren't that good. They won, but only scores one goal, not a big win.

Draw might be possible to happen though.

People that wants Chelsea to win the match are far more than those that want Real Betis to win, at least in my neighborhood and they don't really care about the Antony effect. It will be wrong to think that this match will go the direction of Tottenham against Manchester United because it is a different setting and tempo. Manchester United have been terrible this season, so bad that any team could easily beat them. You can't say the same thing about Chelsea, so it will be difficult for Real Betis to survive in the hands of the Blues.

Although the Spanish are good, Chelsea is better. They have also played successful matches in the Premier League this year, but it is important to remember that they have suffered some surprise defeats in the Europa League. Therefore, even if they are the favorites in the championship match, we cannot say that they will definitely win. However, we must also say that Chelsea has a very high chance of winning. The owner of the cup will be determined today and if Chelsea wins, they will not go to the Europa League because they will be in the Champions League next year.

[Majestic-milf]

 With the game between Chelsea vs Betis not yet started but fans are of both sides already making headlines that they got into a fight, I wonder why it had to happen like that. For me it's the best side that would win j today's game and I won't start saying Betis are going to be the favorites because Chelsea can just come up and sweep the rug from under the feet of the Spanish side. Although both sides have been quite impressive in their respective leagues, they may find it hard to play easily as they would when they're on familiar soil but then, what determines if you can lift the trophy is if you can overcome any hurdle that is set before you.
 It's safe to say that this match would be a very tough one and both sides will ask questions but as to who would win? I can't say.

[MArsland]

Do you think this match will be more exciting than the Tottenham vs Manchester United Final last week in the Europa League? Because both teams Chelsea and Betis are teams that are better in performance and can present exciting games, this is definitely worth watching and will not be boring. I hope Betis wins because it will be very exciting to see Antony lift the trophy. LoL

[Cityhunter34]

I think people want to see Real Betis win just because there's Antony, Antony effect is really huge.

If Tottenham can beat Manchester United who never lost in Europa League, Real Betis do also have the same chance. Chelsea performance is better than Real Betis, but Chelsea aren't that good. They won, but only scores one goal, not a big win.

Draw might be possible to happen though.

But if indeed Betis win this match and Antony contributes on the field then surely the Antony Effect will really be one of the things that becomes an inseparable conversation

This final is really quite convenient as it's the only competition left after the EPL and La Liga finished their final week last week so it should be a very good thing for Chelsea and Betis as they should have no distractions as they only have to focus on the final.

At the moment the momentum between the two clubs is still huge although Chelsea are definitely the favorites in today's match but sometimes there can be surprises and I am expecting a bit of that from Betis in this final. Although the chance is smaller but of course they can still take advantage of the momentum especially with fast counter-attacks like they always did in the previous few matches.

If am not mistaking all the finals that we have withness this season was truly unbelievable. It was the unexpected teams that took away the hole trophies this season, so is quite obvious that anything is possible to happen in the game of football.

Normally Chelsea seems quite favorite to win the title this season, even the odd is still in favor of them. But sometimes football still remains what is it, more especially in the game of final is always difficult right now to conclude the final outcome of the game.

[Alphie12]

of the best coaches in Europe.

Enzo Maresca has proven his ability. Chelsea have not played well in the last two seasons. Chelsea's performance this season is relatively good. The team has been able to confirm the qualification for the Champions League. After such irregular performance, Chelsea has qualified for the Champions League, which is their big achievement.

The team will definitely try its best to win the Conference League. However, Real Betis is not a weak opponent. Even then, this team has to be kept a little behind Chelsea. Chelsea has a high chance of winning the match.  


Chelsea and Real Betis fans brawl in street as police use tear gas after glass and chair thrown

Has anyone seen the fight between Chelsea fans vs. Real Betis fans?   It was quite funny. Fans can't control their emotions so they often get into various troubles. But I'm glad there were no casualties.

This is what you get when fans that are so much obsess with their team came face to face with an opposing fans that are of the same sentiment and behavior.
And it was a good thing that the authorities were present to stop them, if not their would have been casualties from both sides or one side, so it's a good one for the police to be there at the right time to stop this madness.

Then as for the game today, though it's an European football final and everyone expected it to be interesting and fascinating, but I see this trophy easily coming to England, no disrespect to real betis but they are not on the same league as Chelsea, and in my own opinion they are clearly the underdog here.
Let's not forget that Chelsea is one buggy team that knows how to beat Spanish teams more than every other English team, so on that note, I believe that they will be too strong for real betis, even though they aren't in their best of form for now.

chelsea fans are just generally thugs

Do you think this match will be more exciting than the Tottenham vs Manchester United Final last week in the Europa League? Because both teams Chelsea and Betis are teams that are better in performance and can present exciting games, this is definitely worth watching and will not be boring. I hope Betis wins because it will be very exciting to see Antony lift the trophy. LoL

obviously united vs Tottenham is giving me eye soars

[Princess Leah]

of the best coaches in Europe.

Enzo Maresca has proven his ability. Chelsea have not played well in the last two seasons. Chelsea's performance this season is relatively good. The team has been able to confirm the qualification for the Champions League. After such irregular performance, Chelsea has qualified for the Champions League, which is their big achievement.

The team will definitely try its best to win the Conference League. However, Real Betis is not a weak opponent. Even then, this team has to be kept a little behind Chelsea. Chelsea has a high chance of winning the match.  


Chelsea and Real Betis fans brawl in street as police use tear gas after glass and chair thrown

Has anyone seen the fight between Chelsea fans vs. Real Betis fans?   It was quite funny. Fans can't control their emotions so they often get into various troubles. But I'm glad there were no casualties.

This is what you get when fans that are so much obsess with their team came face to face with an opposing fans that are of the same sentiment and behavior.
And it was a good thing that the authorities were present to stop them, if not their would have been casualties from both sides or one side, so it's a good one for the police to be there at the right time to stop this madness.

Then as for the game today, though it's an European football final and everyone expected it to be interesting and fascinating, but I see this trophy easily coming to England, no disrespect to real betis but they are not on the same league as Chelsea, and in my own opinion they are clearly the underdog here.
Let's not forget that Chelsea is one buggy team that knows how to beat Spanish teams more than every other English team, so on that note, I believe that they will be too strong for real betis, even though they aren't in their best of form for now.

chelsea fans are just generally thugs

Jokes on you, I think you're just a hater of Chelsea FC, maybe some Arsenal fan that's envious of Chelsea's success, anyways you have no right to generalize cause in Iranus post, he didn't clearly state who started the fight but you rushed into generalizing that all Chelsea fans are thugs, sorry hater, I'm a lover of Chelsea FC a die hard fan and I'm not a thugs, watch us win our next trophy anyways.

 I believe in my team, I believe in our boys, they've already won my heart by qualifying for the Champions League, and I believe it would motivate them to bring this trophy home, my team has a good history when it comes to winning trophies, especially top European trophies so I believe we'll win this, even though we bottle it, I'll still stand by Chelsea.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Chelsea was lucky to book a place in the CL next season and if they play the way they did against Forest I don't see them enjoying themselves in the finals, it will be a disaster. This very game between Real Betis vs Chelsea might end in a draw  which at extra time the trophy might go to Spain.

To be fair, they win games when it matters the most. I don't think being lucky or not is really important for any club if they can go to the CL or any major European competition. It is not like you get a lower quality trophy or something if you're lucky.

Anyway, I just noticed that in the last five games, Real Betis failed to win any of their games. It will be interesting to see if they can break their recent form and get a win in 90 minutes instead of going to the extra time. If Antony scores a goal it will be amazing to see for me. CMIIW.

Why I said these guys were lucky because they haven't played a tougher team since the beginning of this season's conference league, take a good look at Chelsea's run since they started to the final, the teams they played 10 teams some home and away but non are fit to say they are strong enough to give Chelsea a hard time, these are the teams; Servette, Gent, Panathinaikos, Noah, Heidenhain, Astana, Shamrock Rovers, Copenhagen, Legia W, and Djurgarden, non of them are strong enough and you can check the score line and see for yourself, just 1 team (Real Betis) that can give Chelsea a battle of a life time and it will end in defeat for Chelsea.
With the stat about Betis, failing to win their last five games to me it shows that they are just being careful and also getting prepared to play against Chelsea, it will be one of their best display in the finals if care is not taken. The Blues don't know how to withstand pressure, when it happens that Betis are pressurizing Chelsea you'd see the Blues will start defending instead of attacking, let's watch and see what happens.

[Lida93]

chelsea fans are just generally thugs

Can you hear yourself? Perhaps you should try saying this aloud as a football fan which I even doubt you have a clue about football and fanbase. Tell me any club that has fans that are all absolutely peaceful? Next time try and be objective with your statement and not allow your hatred for the club make you insult the entire club fans just because a few ones attacked violently.

I won't be surprised if you're a fan of one of those club that finished 15th on the table this season with no slot for any European football competitions next season.

[GiftedMAN]

Do you think this match will be more exciting than the Tottenham vs Manchester United Final last week in the Europa League? Because both teams Chelsea and Betis are teams that are better in performance and can present exciting games, this is definitely worth watching and will not be boring. I hope Betis wins because it will be very exciting to see Antony lift the trophy. LoL

Not a fan of Chelsea or Real Betis but yeah I think Manchester United and Tottenham Europa League competition finals is one of the worst European competition finals I have ever witnessed as a football lover. Two poor teams were lucky to be in a final and the game was more like a friendly game because there was no entertainment, no good performance from both teams all we noticed was a Tottenham team who got lucky to score a goal and decided to defend their goal from 45 minutes to the final whistle.

Chelsea and Real Betis are two great teams, they are in good form, they have great players who is willing to give their best for the team so their performance in the finals can not be compared to what we experienced in the Europa League finals.

[Moreno233]

chelsea fans are just generally thugs

Can you hear yourself? Perhaps you should try saying this aloud as a football fan which I even doubt you have a clue about football and fanbase. Tell me any club that has fans that are all absolutely peaceful? Next time try and be objective with your statement and not allow your hatred for the club make you insult the entire club fans just because a few ones attacked violently.

I won't be surprised if you're a fan of one of those club that finished 15th on the table this season with no slot for any European football competitions next season.

Don't prove him right please as I don't want to separate fight here. But let's be honest, are those fights really necessary? Football is supposed to be a game that unit people and not divide, why the clash? I don't know if I'm wrong but you will never hear fans of Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munic and other decent clubs fighting this way, always clubs that are desperate for trophies. I think Chelsea, Real Betis and all the clubs whose fans are infamous for fighting should spend some money in educating their supporters on what football really stand for.

[Justbillywitt]

Do you think this match will be more exciting than the Tottenham vs Manchester United Final last week in the Europa League? Because both teams Chelsea and Betis are teams that are better in performance and can present exciting games, this is definitely worth watching and will not be boring. I hope Betis wins because it will be very exciting to see Antony lift the trophy. LoL

For the sake of the fans that will be watching all over the world, this match should be far better than the rubbish we saw Tottenham and Manchester United displayed in the final of the Europa league. I haven't seen a final without a moment to reflect on in the past, but Manchester United and Tottenham broke that record. Well I am confident that Real Betis and Chelsea will be different. At least both teams has individual players that the spectators are looking up to for moments of magic. Chelsea have Cole Palmer and Real Betis have Antony (Their Goat) who has shown good performances since moving to Spain. I will be supporting Betis to win, because I am never in good terms with anything that concern Chelsea.

[Lida93]

chelsea fans are just generally thugs

Can you hear yourself? Perhaps you should try saying this aloud as a football fan which I even doubt you have a clue about football and fanbase. Tell me any club that has fans that are all absolutely peaceful? Next time try and be objective with your statement and not allow your hatred for the club make you insult the entire club fans just because a few ones attacked violently.

I won't be surprised if you're a fan of one of those club that finished 15th on the table this season with no slot for any European football competitions next season.

Don't prove him right please as I don't want to separate fight here. But let's be honest, are those fights really necessary? Football is supposed to be a game that unit people and not divide, why the clash? I don't know if I'm wrong but you will never hear fans of Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munic and other decent clubs fighting this way, always clubs that are desperate for trophies. I think Chelsea, Real Betis and all the clubs whose fans are infamous for fighting should spend some money in educating their supporters on what football really stand for.

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 First, please point me to a club that's not desperate for a trophy in any competition? Maybe you not aware that Chelsea is one of the most successful clubs in Europe when it comes to trophies won. The image above which I took somewhere online would do justice to my claims.

I don't encourage football fans being violent , it's an attitude I abhor in all entirety. But we can't completely have them not happening especially for clubs with one of the biggest fanbase in the world. This other clubs you mentioned may not even have half the fanbase Chelsea has worldwide, hence their non loud activities but not that they don't get into fights as those clubs with much higher fanbase. Do your research, mate.

[Marykeller]

Chelsea was lucky to book a place in the CL next season and if they play the way they did against Forest I don't see them enjoying themselves in the finals, it will be a disaster. This very game between Real Betis vs Chelsea might end in a draw  which at extra time the trophy might go to Spain.

To be fair, they win games when it matters the most. I don't think being lucky or not is really important for any club if they can go to the CL or any major European competition. It is not like you get a lower quality trophy or something if you're lucky.

Anyway, I just noticed that in the last five games, Real Betis failed to win any of their games. It will be interesting to see if they can break their recent form and get a win in 90 minutes instead of going to the extra time. If Antony scores a goal it will be amazing to see for me. CMIIW.

Why I said these guys were lucky because they haven't played a tougher team since the beginning of this season's conference league, take a good look at Chelsea's run since they started to the final, the teams they played 10 teams some home and away but non are fit to say they are strong enough to give Chelsea a hard time, these are the teams; Servette, Gent, Panathinaikos, Noah, Heidenhain, Astana, Shamrock Rovers, Copenhagen, Legia W, and Djurgarden, non of them are strong enough and you can check the score line and see for yourself, just 1 team (Real Betis) that can give Chelsea a battle of a life time and it will end in defeat for Chelsea.
With the stat about Betis, failing to win their last five games to me it shows that they are just being careful and also getting prepared to play against Chelsea, it will be one of their best display in the finals if care is not taken. The Blues don't know how to withstand pressure, when it happens that Betis are pressurizing Chelsea you'd see the Blues will start defending instead of attacking, let's watch and see what happens.

Let me just agree that the teams Chelsea faced in the Conference League were not strong enough to give Chelsea a hard time. What about the team Chelsea faced in their last 5 matches in the Premier League? Are they not strong enough to allow Chelsea to qualify for the Champions League of 2025/2026?

Betis failed to win their last 5 matches because the reason you gave(to prepare to face Chelsea) is pure lies and it is not an excuse, in the sense that Chelsea won 4 matches out of their 5 last games. Chelsea would have taken the same step Real Betis took(not to win their last match games). But they refused because their domestic league games are more important to them to appear at the top of the Premier League table. And I don't think there is any team in the world that would like not to win most of their domestic league match because they are in the finals of another league. It is even when a team wins most of their league games they look fearful of another team they will face in the finals of a match

[Promocodeudo]

Can you hear yourself? Perhaps you should try saying this aloud as a football fan which I even doubt you have a clue about football and fanbase. Tell me any club that has fans that are all absolutely peaceful? Next time try and be objective with your statement and not allow your hatred for the club make you insult the entire club fans just because a few ones attacked violently.

I won't be surprised if you're a fan of one of those club that finished 15th on the table this season with no slot for any European football competitions next season.

No no he is a fan of either one of those English prremierships clubs that are bittered this season because of what they went through in all the competitions they were involved in, is just a pity though, may be he doesn't know that for you to support a club you need to have some history at hand and what it takes to argue other club fans which makes they whole thing sweet, although @lida93 you might be right by saying that he isn't a fan of any club, may be he just want to call Chelsea fans name just because of what he over heard from people although I wouldn't want to go further but it would've been very good if he can sustnataite he claims with prove or reasons why he said such, let's I forgot that we are entitled to what we say here but that should be without being biased, i rest my case.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Chelsea was lucky to book a place in the CL next season and if they play the way they did against Forest I don't see them enjoying themselves in the finals, it will be a disaster. This very game between Real Betis vs Chelsea might end in a draw  which at extra time the trophy might go to Spain.

To be fair, they win games when it matters the most. I don't think being lucky or not is really important for any club if they can go to the CL or any major European competition. It is not like you get a lower quality trophy or something if you're lucky.

Anyway, I just noticed that in the last five games, Real Betis failed to win any of their games. It will be interesting to see if they can break their recent form and get a win in 90 minutes instead of going to the extra time. If Antony scores a goal it will be amazing to see for me. CMIIW.

Why I said these guys were lucky because they haven't played a tougher team since the beginning of this season's conference league, take a good look at Chelsea's run since they started to the final, the teams they played 10 teams some home and away but non are fit to say they are strong enough to give Chelsea a hard time, these are the teams; Servette, Gent, Panathinaikos, Noah, Heidenhain, Astana, Shamrock Rovers, Copenhagen, Legia W, and Djurgarden, non of them are strong enough and you can check the score line and see for yourself, just 1 team (Real Betis) that can give Chelsea a battle of a life time and it will end in defeat for Chelsea.
With the stat about Betis, failing to win their last five games to me it shows that they are just being careful and also getting prepared to play against Chelsea, it will be one of their best display in the finals if care is not taken. The Blues don't know how to withstand pressure, when it happens that Betis are pressurizing Chelsea you'd see the Blues will start defending instead of attacking, let's watch and see what happens.

Let me just agree that the teams Chelsea faced in the Conference League were not strong enough to give Chelsea a hard time. What about the team Chelsea faced in their last 5 matches in the Premier League? Are they not strong enough to allow Chelsea to qualify for the Champions League of 2025/2026?

Betis failed to win their last 5 matches because the reason you gave(to prepare to face Chelsea) is pure lies and it is not an excuse, in the sense that Chelsea won 4 matches out of their 5 last games. Chelsea would have taken the same step Real Betis took (not to win their last match games). But they refused because their domestic league games are more important to them to appear at the top of the Premier League table. And I don't think there is any team in the world that would like not to win most of their domestic league match because they are in the finals of another league. It is even when a team wins most of their league games they look fearful of another team they will face in the finals of a match

Come on brother, this is the conference league we're talking about, wasn't talking about the EPL games, the comparison (if there was) was between Betis and Chelsea in the conference league who played tougher teams than the other. If we talk about the EPL games Chelsea play in the last 5 games and Betis in la Liga in the last 5 games I'd say Chelsea are better and they did well in the EPL better than Betis in la Liga, no matter the clubs Chelsea faced.
I still don't get why you say I'm lying, to me Chelsea are hanging on a rope that will soon cut off if they don't secure that champions league spot, now the Blues played with all their strength in the league which is true that is because they had to hold one first before thinking of the conference finals which is far behind, finish the mission at hand first before thinking of the next one and that's what Chelsea did. If they weren't fighting for champions league spot do you think they'll waste their time in struggling with Nottingham when they have an important game ahead? I'll leave you to answer that. We might be saying same thing but you know how you feel about this.
In as much as Chelsea are winning their games understand why they have to which is clear. Winning their games can make other teams fear them but it depends on the team, doesn't always work like that, I'll still say it Chelsea can lose to Betis. As you feel that the team that wins more will look stronger while their opponent will fear them, that's true but can you can't tell what the other team have in store for their opponent? No you can't, so Chelsea need to bring their best because Betis can come with something different even if they lost 20 of their league games.

[execijutiere]

I can't wait for the clash between Real Betis and Chelsea.I expect it to be a good encounter and the odds are increasing by the hour that Chelsea will come out on top.As much as I want Real Betis to lift the trophy, the Chelsea side of the game has more weight.I still think the 90 minutes of the match will end in a draw. I can say that my opinion on this issue still hasn't changed, but Chelsea's desire to close the season with at least the trophy will show that they can take all the risks.If we look at Real Betis' recent matches, we see that Real Betis is a team that likes to score goals as well as conceding goals.In most of the recent matches, we see that there are mutual goals.I think that 2 teams can score goals in this match as well.I took a risk and played a 2-2 score.

[yudi09]

I can't wait for the clash between Real Betis and Chelsea.I expect it to be a good encounter and the odds are increasing by the hour that Chelsea will come out on top.As much as I want Real Betis to lift the trophy, the Chelsea side of the game has more weight.I still think the 90 minutes of the match will end in a draw. I can say that my opinion on this issue still hasn't changed, but Chelsea's desire to close the season with at least the trophy will show that they can take all the risks.If we look at Real Betis' recent matches, we see that Real Betis is a team that likes to score goals as well as conceding goals.In most of the recent matches, we see that there are mutual goals.I think that 2 teams can score goals in this match as well.I took a risk and played a 2-2 score.

With the goal ratio of Chelsea and Real Betis, it's very possible that both could score. Then, the possibility of the final going into extra time with the game tied at 90 minutes, my mind tells me that it could happen.
Then again, it's a final. The unlikeliest of things will happen.
This will be a tough match to make a betting decision on. A draw is a risk considering the goal ratio between the two. The only thing I'm willing to bet on is that both teams score.

[Xcode7]

I can't wait for the clash between Real Betis and Chelsea.I expect it to be a good encounter and the odds are increasing by the hour that Chelsea will come out on top.As much as I want Real Betis to lift the trophy, the Chelsea side of the game has more weight.I still think the 90 minutes of the match will end in a draw. I can say that my opinion on this issue still hasn't changed, but Chelsea's desire to close the season with at least the trophy will show that they can take all the risks.If we look at Real Betis' recent matches, we see that Real Betis is a team that likes to score goals as well as conceding goals.In most of the recent matches, we see that there are mutual goals.I think that 2 teams can score goals in this match as well.I took a risk and played a 2-2 score.

With the goal ratio of Chelsea and Real Betis, it's very possible that both could score. Then, the possibility of the final going into extra time with the game tied at 90 minutes, my mind tells me that it could happen.
Then again, it's a final. The unlikeliest of things will happen.
This will be a tough match to make a betting decision on. A draw is a risk considering the goal ratio between the two. The only thing I'm willing to bet on is that both teams score.

Betting on both teams to score I think is a bit risky, although Real Betis and Chelsea have been quite productive in scoring goals in their last few matches but this is a final match which of course will be a bit different from previous matches as in the final match in general each team will play very carefully not to make the slightest mistake so there is also a possibility that there will be no goals or minimal goals scored in the match later.
For betting options in the final match it is very difficult but personally I am a bit more of a favorite for Chelsea in the final match later, I think they will win the title so I will bet on that.

[Justbillywitt]

Chelsea and Real Betis fans brawl in street as police use tear gas after glass and chair thrown

Has anyone seen the fight between Chelsea fans vs. Real Betis fans?  It was quite funny. Fans can't control their emotions so they often get into various troubles. But I'm glad there were no casualties.

Chelsea fans can't just conduct themselves very well over there in Betis and play the match peacefully and come back home. Are they supposed to be playing in this competition in the first place? for a club that said they are a big team. They should be hiding their faces in shame for appearing in a competition they are not supposed to be in the first place. They are there disgracing themselves even the more by fighting Betis fans. It is such a shame that a club like Chelsea that has won champions league twice find their self in a competition that's meant for weaker clubs and they are fighting. What a disgrace.

[hyudien]

With the goal ratio of Chelsea and Real Betis, it's very possible that both could score. Then, the possibility of the final going into extra time with the game tied at 90 minutes, my mind tells me that it could happen.
Then again, it's a final. The unlikeliest of things will happen.
This will be a tough match to make a betting decision on. A draw is a risk considering the goal ratio between the two. The only thing I'm willing to bet on is that both teams score.

The goal productivity of both teams is quite good in this competition and even in their respective local leagues so it's quite good if you choose BTTS betting, the chances are also quite tempting.



But for the extra time issue I have a different view, I think this final will be finished in 90 minutes of normal time and Chelsea will finish it. Lately their performance has been very good in the premier league and this is a trophy they must get, with all considerations I will bet on Chelsea.


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