Cole Palmer inspires Chelsea's 4-1 comeback win over Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final
Chelsea are UEFA Conference League champions after a sensational second-half surge saw them dismantle Real Betis 4-1 in a thrilling final at the Wroclaw Stadium. Chelsea crush Real Betis 4-1 in Conference League final! Cole Palmer stars as Blues seal stunning comeback with second-half goal blitz. Getty/GOAL After a dismal first half, Enzo Maresca’s men roared back into the match with standout performances from Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, and Nicolas Jackson. Palmer, Chelsea’s undisputed assist-king, was central to the turnaround as he orchestrated two vital goals in quick succession to flip the game on its head. First-Half Frustration The opening 45 minutes were a nightmare for Chelsea. Just nine minutes in, a critical error from Malo Gusto gifted possession to Isco, whose sublime pass freed Abde Ezzalzouli to fire Betis into the lead. Chelsea looked vulnerable across the pitch, with Real Betis dominating midfield and probing the Blues' fragile backline....