Chelsea Makes History: First Club to Win All Major European Championships After Europa Conference League Triumph

Chelsea Makes UEFA History: First Club to Win Every Major European Trophy After 4-1 Victory in Europa Conference League Final

On a historic night in Wroclaw, Poland, Chelsea stamped their authority on European football by defeating Real Betis 4-1 to win the 2024-25 UEFA Europa Conference League. With this emphatic win, Chelsea Football Club becomes the first team in football history to clinch every major European men’s club competition, underlining their status as a true European giant.

A Landmark Achievement in European Football

Chelsea is now the only club to have won:

• UEFA Champions League (2012, 2021)
• UEFA Europa League (2013, 2019)
• UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1971, 1998)
• UEFA Europa Conference League (2025)
• UEFA Super Cup (1998, 2021)
• FIFA Club World Cup (2021)

This unique achievement sets them apart from every other club in Europe, highlighting their consistency, quality, and rich heritage.

Conference League Final: Turning Point After Early Setback

Despite trailing 1-0 for much of the first half due to a 9th-minute goal by Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis, Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. Goals from Enzo Fernández (65’), Nicolas Jackson (70’), Jadon Sancho (83’), and Moisés Caicedo in extra time secured a famous 4-1 victory.

Chelsea’s European Trophy Cabinet

Key Records and Milestones Created by Chelsea

• First club to win all five UEFA men’s senior club competitions
• First English team to win every major European title
• Winners of six different major international trophies
• First side to win Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Super Cup, and Cup Winners’ Cup

Reaction and What’s Next

Captain Reece James summed up the moment: “It’s a great feeling. As the game went on, we grew into it and scored four goals in the second half. We knew this was something we had to win. Next season we go again in the Champions League.”

With this victory, Chelsea has not only expanded their trophy cabinet but also secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League in the next season, continuing their journey among Europe’s elite.