Eyeing to complete the European set, Chelsea is set to take on Real Betis in the high-stakes UEFA Europa Conference League 2024-25 final at the Wroclaw Stadium on Wednesday.
Real Betis is set to feature in their first-ever European final since their last appearance in the quarter-final of the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup back in 1997-98. Under the guidance of boss Manuel Pellegrini, Los Verdiblancos defeated Fiorentina 4-3 on aggregate in the semi-final and booked their spot in the finals of the Europa Conference League.
Pellegrini’s men have already secured their spot in the Europa League next season after finishing sixth on the La Liga leaderboard with 60 points.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are aiming to become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies. Enzo Maresca’s side reached the final after beating Djurgarden 5-1 in the Conference League semi-final. The Blues also booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League next season after beating their fellow competitor Nottingham Forest 1-0 on the last day show of the Premier League season and finished fifth with 69 points on the points table.
These two clubs last met in the UEFA Champions League 2005-06, where the Blues outperformed Los Verdiblancos with a 4-0 stunning victory at their home and lost 0-1 in the away clash.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Betis vs. Chelsea free live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Conference League final match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network, TUDN
Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
In the United States, this game is available for live TV broadcast in English language on CBS Sports Network and TUDN. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Real Betis vs. Chelsea kick off?
This Conference League final clash takes place at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland and kicks off on Wednesday, May 28 at 9:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, May 28 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, May 28 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, May 28 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, May 28 | 12:00 p.m. |
Real Betis vs. Chelsea predicted lineups, team news
For Real Betis, Hector Bellerin will miss the crucial final match against Chelsea with his hamstring injury, which he picked up in the 2nd leg semi-final clash against Fiorentina, and has ruled him out for the rest of the season. The other injured players confirmed to miss the final match are Marc Roca (foot), Diego Llorente (hamstring), and Chimy Avila (hamstring)—all sidelined with their injuries.
Giovani Lo Celso‘s participation is also uncertain, as the 29-year-old Argentine midfielder is recovering from his muscle injury. Youssouf Sabaly‘s fitness is likely to be assessed before the match as the right-back is recovering from a shoulder injury, and his participation will play a key role for the Los Verdiblancos in the absence of already ruled-out Bellerin.
Real Betis predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Vieites (GK) — Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, R. Rodriguez — Cardoso, Altimira — Antony, Isco, Fornals — Bakambu.
Injured: Bellerin, Roca, Llorente, Avila, Lo Celso (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Chelsea will be heading into this final clash without any fresh injury concerns. They have almost their full strength ready against Real Betis. Nicolas Jackson, who has been suspended for the Premier League fixtures, will be available for the final clash.
The only absentees will be Aaron Anselmino (hamstring), Wesley Fofana (hamstring), Omari Kellyman (hamstring), and Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended) with their respective injuries and reasons.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Jorgensen — Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella — Dewsbury-Hall, Fernandez — Sancho, Nkunku, George — Jackson.
Injured: Anselmino, Fofana, Kellyman
Suspended: Mykhaylo Mudryk
Europa Conference League fixtures schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, May 28
- Final: Real Betis vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
