Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today’s UEFA Conference League final between Real Betis and Chelsea in Wroclaw, Poland.
Today’s game is a first for both teams. Real Betis have never reached a European final. Chelsea, on the other hand, have played in 13 — but this is the first time they’ve played in the Conference League.
Chelsea are the favorites, but Betis have beaten the likes of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina this season and shouldn’t be ruled out.
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