Actual Betis 1 – 4 Chelsea
Enzo Maresca’s personnel and tactical modifications masterminded Chelsea’s comeback to carry the Convention League in an finally dominant 4-1 win over Betis in Wroclaw.
The Blues had floundered for 45 minutes and have been deservedly behind on the break after Isco, who ran the opening interval, delivered a no-look help to tee up Abde Ezzalzouli earlier than he powered within the opener inside 9 minutes.
The beleaguered Malo Gusto was the fall-guy on the break as the primary of Blues boss Maresca’s modifications. Reece James’ introduction in his place was much-needed, and the skipper led the cost of the pinnacle coach’s tactical tweaks from the primary whistle of the second half.
Cole Palmer took up a freer function from the restart and, aided by the pressured removing of Betis left-back Ricardo Rodriguez on the interval by means of damage, produced a player-of-the-match efficiency to encourage the Blues’ comeback.
An inviting dipping cross from the half-space was too good for Enzo Fernandez to cross up after 65 minutes, along with his glancing header bringing Chelsea stage. Barely 5 minutes later Palmer curled in one other from the byline which Nicolas Jackson turned past Adrian along with his higher arm.
With the groups’ roles now reversed, Chelsea by no means dropped their depth or domination and highlighted the work of their head coach as two substitutes linked as much as seal victory late on.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor intercepted a throw earlier than driving ahead and passing extensive to Jadon Sancho, who minimize in on his proper foot and bent an unstoppable effort into the far nook.
By now the Blues knew the trophy was theirs, however they weren’t within the temper to let Betis off the hook.
Moises Caicedo added an injury-time fourth from the sting of the field to make sure Chelsea turned the primary membership to win all three of Europe’s main continental trophies – and the primary international facet to disclaim a Spanish workforce in a European ultimate since 2001.
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