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Chelsea and Real Betis collide in the Europa Conference League final tonight in Poland.
After securing Champions League qualification on the final day of the season, the Blues are looking to crown their first season under Enzo Maresca with some silverware.
The Blues have had it all their own way so far in this competition but tonight they come up against formidable opposition in Betis.
The La Liga outfit have been inspired by Manchester United misfit Antony since his arrival in January and are out to win their first ever European trophy tonight.
Spanish teams don't like to lose finals – you have to go back to 2002 for the last time they failed to come out on top.
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Nevin warns Chelsea about four Real Betis stars Liam Grace (Picture: Getty)
Former Chelsea star Pat Nevin has spoken exclusively to Metro about tonight's final.
He's singled out four Real Betis players who could cause his old club some problems in Wroclaw.
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Welcome! Liam Grace (Picture: Getty)
A big night in Europe as Chelsea look to secure their first major trophy of the BlueCo era.
We'll bring you the official team news as soon as it lands.
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