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Chelsea vs Real Betis LIVE SCORE: Conference League final updates as Blues TRAIL after early Ezzalzouli goal
THE final of the Conference League is on RIGHT NOW - and Chelsea have gone a goal down early on.
Chelsea are facing Real Betis in the Wroclaw showpiece as the Blues look to make history by becoming the first club to win all four of the major Uefa club competitions that have existed, but they will have to fight back.
On the team news front, Nicolas Jackson is back in the Blues starting line-up despite his Premier League ban.
Follow our live blog below...
Today, 15:18 By Charles Pittock
Moment Chelsea and Real Betis fans CLASH in Poland
Violence has broken out again on the streets of Poland between Chelsea and Real Betis fans in ugly scenes ahead of their Conference League final tonight.
Supporters were seen hurling punches, kicking, launching bottles and smoke grenades near the fanzone in Wroclaw, with riot police forced to defuse the violence.
Today, 15:04 By Connor Greaves
Rain coming down in Wroclaw
Today, 14:50 By Connor Greaves
Maresca ahead of Conference League final
Enzo Maresca discussed the importance of coming home with the trophy ahead of tonight's showpiece, he said 'The message over the last 48 hours has been, 'We did something important [qualifying for the Champions League], but if we want to confirm that we are becoming an important club again, we need to show the desire to win the game and the trophy'.
'So it's job done [in the Premier League], fantastic, and we're happy. But tomorrow is a different game, a final, and we want to win at any cost.
'Every day we have something to prove, no doubt. What we have done [qualifying for the Champions League] is done. Now we have to prove ourselves again tomorrow.
'We have played many games this season in this competition, now we have just one more.
'For sure, for me personally [there is something to prove], but the message to the players is exactly same. Every day is a chance to improve, and we want to compete for titles.'
Today, 14:35 By
Real deal
Antony has enjoyed a stunning spell at Real Betis since joining the LaLiga outfit on loan from Manchester United at the end of January.
The Brazilian winger has been a revelation in Spain and played an instrumental part in Betis' run to the Conference League final.
In the 25 matches Antony has featured in since his arrival from Manchester, the Spanish side have won 13, drawn eight and lost just four.
The 25-year-old has scored nine goals and made five assists, including scoring in both legs of Betis' stunning Conference League semi-final win over Fiorentina.
The Spanish side want to keep Antony at the club on a permanent basis, with Man Utd reportedly wanting around £30-£35m this summer.
Today, 14:20 By Connor Greaves
Former Arsenal star Hector Bellerin is expected to miss tonight's final after he picked up a hamstring injury in the semi-finals second leg with Fiorentina.
Marc Roca, Diego Llorente and Chimy Avila are also confirmed absentees.
Former Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is a doubt due to muscle discomfort, but the Argentine did train yesterday.
Youssouf Sabaly and Johnny Cardoso are available after shaking off minor knocks.
Today, 14:09 By Connor Greaves
Chelsea fans making themselves heard in Wroclaw
Today, 14:01 By Connor Greaves
Chelsea team news
Chelsea are boosted by the return of striker Nicolas Jackson after he missed the last two games of the Premier League season due to suspension.
Maresca has had more positive news in the forward areas with Christopher Nkunku back from a knock.
Romeo Lavia will be forced to miss out as Chelsea are unable to add him to their squad list for tonight's final.
Elsewhere, Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman and Mykhaylo Mudryk are all unavailable.
Today, 14:00 By Connor Greaves
Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport's live blog of the Conference League final!
Chelsea and Real Betis go head-to-head in tonight's showpiece in Wroclaw.
The Blues have already secured their spot in the Champions League next season, so there is less riding on this final than there could have been if the West London outfit lost to Nottingham Forest on Sunday and results elsewhere went against them.
That said, Enzo Maresca's side can make history this evening by becoming the first side to win all four of the major Uefa club competitions that have existed.
Meanwhile, Premier League winner Manuel Pellegrini is looking to lead Real Betis to the first European trophy in the club's history.
Like Chelsea, Betis' European fate has already been sealed regardless of tonight's result, as they finished 6th in LaLiga, which has already qualified them for next season's Europa League.
