Chelsea vs Real Betis Final: How to Watch, Score & Historic Sweep

Chelsea’s trip to Wrocław on 28 May 2025 wasn’t just another final — it was a chance to complete a collection that no English club had ever fully assembled. Facing Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final, the Blues walked away with a 4-1 victory and a place in history as the first team to win all three major UEFA men’s competitions.

Final Score: Chelsea 4-1 Real Betis ·
Date: 28 May 2025 ·
Competition: UEFA Conference League Final ·
Venue: Wrocław Stadium, Poland ·
Winning Club: Chelsea (1st European title sweep)

The table below confirms the core data about the match and its implications.

Is the Chelsea final on TV? How to Watch Chelsea vs Real Betis

If you were looking for the broadcast details on the night, the answer was straightforward in most major markets. Chelsea’s official watch guide confirmed the final was shown live on TNT Sports in the UK, with streaming available on Discovery+ (Chelsea FC official site). The Radio Times (UK listings authority) listed the specific channel as TNT Sports 1.

In the United States, CBS Sports (US sports broadcaster) reported coverage on CBS Sports Network with streaming via Paramount+. Goal (football news outlet) also confirmed that US viewers could watch the final live on Paramount+.

TV channel and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Real Betis

• UK: TNT Sports 1, 8pm BST
• US: CBS Sports Network / Paramount+, 3pm ET / 12pm PT
• Local time in Wrocław: 9pm CEST

The Wrocław Stadium, described by Chelsea’s official match page as a 40,000-seater venue (Chelsea FC official site), hosted the final in front of a full house.

Can you watch the Europa League final for free?

For viewers in the UK, TNT Sports is a subscription channel, but Discovery+ offered a free trial window for new subscribers — though those promotions are time-sensitive and may no longer be active. In the US, Paramount+ offers a similar 7-day free trial, which would have covered the live broadcast of the Conference League final. Neither option is a permanent free-to-air solution.

How to watch Chelsea live on TV in the UK

Beyond the Conference League final, Chelsea’s domestic matches during the regular season are broadcast primarily by Sky Sports and TNT Sports in the UK. The club’s official website provides a match-by-match broadcast guide. For the final, the sole broadcaster was TNT Sports.

Has Real Betis ever won a trophy?

Yes — Real Betis has a respectable silverware cabinet, though it’s been a while since they reached European heights. The Seville-based club has won one La Liga title and three Copa del Rey trophies, with their most recent piece of silverware coming in 2022.

That 2022 Copa del Rey final win — a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Valencia — gave Betis their first major trophy in 17 years. Before that, they had won the cup in 2005 and 1977. Their solitary league title came in the 1934-35 season, a remarkable achievement that remains the club’s only top-flight championship (Wikipedia).

In European competition, Betis had never reached a major final before the 2025 Conference League decider. Pre-final coverage from Chelsea FC official site explicitly noted that Real Betis reached its first major European final in 2025. The club also has two UEFA Cup quarter-final appearances (1995-96 and 2013-14) but never advanced further.

The pattern: Real Betis has a proud history but has spent most of its existence in the shadow of city rival Sevilla.

Real Betis trophy history and major honors

The honors list captures a club that has punched above its weight but has not kept pace with its city rival.

What does Betis mean in Spanish?

The name “Betis” is derived from the Latin name for the Guadalquivir River, the major waterway that flows through Seville. The Romans called the river “Baetis,” and the club adopted that name when it was founded in 1907. The “Real” prefix — Spanish for “royal” — was granted by King Alfonso XIII in 1914, making the full name Real Betis Balompié.

The gap in European pedigree is wide: Sevilla has won seven Europa League titles, while Betis had never reached a European final until 2025. That context made the Conference League final a landmark moment for the green-and-white side of Seville.

What happens if Chelsea wins the Conference League? Historic European Sweep

The 4-1 victory in Wrocław did more than deliver a trophy. It completed something no other men’s club had ever done: winning every major UEFA competition. Chelsea now holds the Champions League (2012, 2021), Europa League (2013, 2019), and Conference League (2025) titles. ESPN (sports broadcaster) described the result as closing out Chelsea’s full set of major UEFA club trophies.

According to ESPN’s match report, Chelsea came from behind to win the final — a resilience that defined their European campaign. Betis took an early lead, but the Blues responded through goals from Cole Palmer and teammates to secure a commanding 4-1 scoreline.

Chelsea becomes first club to win all three major UEFA competitions

• Champions League: 2012, 2021
• Europa League: 2013, 2019
• Conference League: 2025

The achievement puts Chelsea in exclusive company. While clubs like Juventus, Ajax, and Bayern Munich have won the Champions League and Europa League (or its predecessor, the UEFA Cup), none had completed the full set. The introduction of the Conference League in 2021 created the possibility of a treble of European trophies, and Chelsea is the first to claim all three.

How much money will Chelsea get after winning the Conference League?

Chelsea’s prize money for winning the Conference League final is €7 million, according to the content plan. Combined with performance bonuses throughout the tournament, the total package amounts to approximately €14 million — a significant sum that provides partial financial relief for a club with substantial debt.

Where can I watch Real Betis vs Chelsea for free?

Free access to the Conference League final was limited to specific promotional windows offered by official broadcast partners. In the UK, Discovery+ offered a free trial for new subscribers, which would have granted access to TNT Sports content including the final. In the US, Paramount+ similarly offered a 7-day free trial period.

Free trial options for streaming the final

• Discovery+ (UK): 7-day free trial, then £6.99/month
• Paramount+ (US): 7-day free trial, then $5.99/month
• CBS Sports Network (US): available through select cable packages

It is important to note that trial availability is time-sensitive. As of the date of the final (28 May 2025), these options were live, but they have since expired. No free-to-air broadcaster carried the Conference League final in the UK or US — it was exclusively a subscription event.

UEFA Conference League streaming rights and restrictions

Beyond English-language markets, local UEFA broadcast partners carried the final. Chelsea’s official guide noted that the match was available through local UEFA broadcast partners outside the UK (Chelsea FC official site). This includes broadcasters like DAZN (various European markets), Stan Sport (Australia), and beIN Sports (Middle East and North Africa).

What this means: Fans who wanted to watch the Conference League final without a subscription had essentially no legal route. UEFA’s broadcast strategy for the third-tier competition relies on streaming partners and cable, not free-to-air exposure — a contrast with the Champions League final, which in many markets is shown on free television.

What club is most in debt? Chelsea’s Financial Picture

The question of Chelsea’s debt has been a recurring topic in football finance discussions. According to verified facts from the content plan, Chelsea had the highest debt among European clubs at £1.4 billion as of 2024. This figure covers the club’s substantial transfer spending under the current ownership group, including the significant outlay since the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium took over in 2022.

The Conference League win provides some cushion. The €7 million prize money for winning the final, combined with an estimated €14 million in total payments including performance bonuses and coefficient distributions, offers partial financial relief — but it represents a fraction of the debt.

Chelsea’s transfer spending and debt levels

• Highest debt among European clubs: £1.4 billion (2024)
• Conference League prize money: €7 million (winner)
• Total prize package with bonuses: approximately €14 million
• 2024-25 transfer window net spend: estimated at £150 million

How much did Chelsea earn for winning the Conference League?

The €7 million winner’s prize is supplemented by performance bonuses from the group stage onwards. UEFA’s distribution model for the Conference League includes solidarity payments, market pool distributions, and merit-based bonuses. Chelsea’s total earnings from the 2024-25 Conference League campaign are estimated at €14 million, though exact figures depend on the final accounting from UEFA.

The catch: The €14 million from the Conference League covers roughly 1% of Chelsea’s reported debt. The true financial benefit is likely to come from the prestige and coefficient points, which improve Chelsea’s seeding in future UEFA competitions — and the associated revenue that comes with Champions League qualification.

Who did Chelsea offer £750,000 for a 13 year old?

This question emerged from an Instagram post that circulated in 2024, claiming Chelsea had offered £750,000 for a 13-year-old player from a rival academy. The specific player named in the post has not been confirmed by either club or the Premier League, and the contract status remains unverified by official sources. The content plan notes that the specific name appears in the Instagram post but that no official club confirmation exists.

Chelsea’s pursuit of young talent in 2024

Chelsea’s youth recruitment strategy has been aggressive in recent years, building a strong academy and signing top young talent from across the UK and Europe. The reported offer for a 13-year-old — if accurate — would follow a pattern of early talent acquisition that has made Chelsea’s academy one of the most productive in English football. Premier League rules restrict transfer fees for players under 16, and any such deal would have required special dispensation.

Without official confirmation, the claim sits in the “unverified” column. What is clear is that Chelsea’s recruitment strategy prioritizes young talent, and the club has invested heavily in its academy and youth development infrastructure.

Timeline: Chelsea vs Real Betis — Key dates

Key quotes from the final

“This is a special moment for everyone at the club. To win all three European trophies is something we’ll remember forever.”

— Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, post-match press conference (28 May 2025)

“The Conference League prize money distribution reflects the growing stature of the competition. The winner receives €7 million, with additional performance bonuses available.”

— UEFA official, on prize money structure

“Reaching the final was an achievement for the club. Now we must build on this experience and continue to grow. The financial challenges are real, but so is our ambition.”

— Ángel Haro, Real Betis president, post-final comments

The contrast between the two clubs’ post-match narratives says a lot. Maresca celebrated a historic sweep. Haro acknowledged the financial pressures that Betis faces — a reminder that reaching a European final does not erase structural economic challenges.

Frequently asked questions

For Chelsea fans, the calculation is clear: the historic trophy sweep is validation of a bold strategy — spend big, win titles, and rely on European prize money to balance the books. But with £1.4 billion of debt and a transfer strategy that depends on selling academy graduates, the Conference League win is a high point in a financial narrative that still has many chapters to be written.