Match of the Week Conference League final: Real Betis v Chelsea

The Conference League final in Wrocław pits debut-finalists Real Betis against a Chelsea side chasing the last missing piece in their UEFA trophy collection.

Chelsea’s spending power towers over Betis’, yet it also reveals a steadier profit path for the Spanish club, underscoring two contrasting routes to European contention.

Why it matters: Both clubs have already booked 2025/26 European places, so victory is now about prestige and brand equity.

The perspective: Even in a tournament designed to fuel European dreams for smaller clubs, it’s one of the continent’s financial giants that reaches the final.