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Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Real Betis vs Chelsea: Live Stream UEFA Conference League Final, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Real Betis will face Chelsea in this UEFA Conference League Final matchup on Wednesday at Tarczynski Arena. Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Chelsea FC at the Brentford Community Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Brentford, England. Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Chelsea FC at the Brentford Community Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Brentford, to Watch Real Betis vs Chelsea: Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM ET TV Channel: CBS Sports Network Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE), Paramount+ (TRY FOR FREE) Real Betis and Chelsea will take the pitch on Wednesday, May 28th, at Tarczynski Arena in this UEFA Conference League Final. Chelsea has been on a nice run, claiming a spot in the Champions League on the last day of their Premier League campaign, and they now have a chance to also claim a Conference League title. They reached this stage with a win over Djurgardens IF, and will look to become the first club to win all four major UEFA competitions. Real Betis knocked out Fiorentina on their way to the final and are led by Antony and Cédric Bakambu, who have combined to score 11 goals during their run. Antony scored on a free kick and also assisted Abde Ezzalzouli in the 97th minute in the second leg of their semifinal matchup to clinch an appearance in the final. Betis will look to build on their momentum as they look to upset Chelsea. This is a great UEFA Conference League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Live stream Real Betis vs Chelsea for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Live stream Real Betis vs Chelsea for free with Paramount+: Start your subscription now! UEFA Conference League Potential Lineups: Real Betis: Vieites; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, R. Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Bakambu Chelsea: Jorgensen; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Fernandez; Sancho, Nkunku, George; Jackson Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Real Betis vs Chelsea UEFA Conference League final Live Streaming: Where to watch UECL final live online and on TV
Real Betis vs Chelsea UEFA Conference League final Live Streaming: The European football season is coming to an end with two big finals left to play, one of which the UEFA Conference League will be played on Thursday at Estádio Municipal de Breslávia in Wrocław, Poland. Chelsea, once a regular in UEFA Champions League competition, will take on Real Betis in the UECL final in the quest to claim their maiden trophy this season. The Blues have already sealed a place in the UCL next year by finishing fourth in the Premier League. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis is a chance to make history, reinforce a winning mentality and prove his young side belong at the top. "The Conference is important. For us it's been important since day one. And the reason why is because it's the European competition that we are currently in," Maresca told reporters on Tuesday. Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has downplayed any suggestion that his side are big underdogs. "I don't think it's David v Goliath - we've got the same chance as they do of winning the title," Pellegrini told reporters on Tuesday. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final will take place on Thursday, May 29. The match will begin at 12:30 AM IST. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final takes place at the Estádio Municipal de Breslávia in Wrocław, Poland. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. The Real Betis vs Chelsea, UEFA Conference League Final 2024-25 fixture will be streamed live on SonyLIV app and website.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Joe Cole names two transfers Chelsea must target for Enzo Maresca to close gap
Chelsea are back in the Champions League and former midfielder Joe Cole reckons a proven goalscorer is a must if Enzo Maresca's team are to close the gap further on the top three next season Joe Cole says a summer of calm is necessary at Chelsea regardless of the outcome in Wednesday night's Conference League final against Real Betis and next month's Club World Cup. And even though he does not agree with all elements of their divisive recruitment approach, Cole believes that another two years are required before the owners' daring strategy can be defined as a success or bust. The former midfielder believes silverware can act as a springboard under the stewardship of Todd Boehly and Bedhad Eghbali but stresses another window of chaos could have a detrimental effect on Enzo Maresca's young charges. 'The club has had so much going on, it needs continuity,' Cole said. 'It's been a good season because there's been progress. The club needs to keep believing in the approach. 'I would do things differently, I would have had a lot more experience in the team and stuck with managers. But it is three years into a five-year project. In two years if Chelsea are sitting on the top of English football and competing for the Champions League then it's a job well done.' Despite that Cole reckons this summer's transfer priority must be adding a proven goalscorer to lead the attack. He thinks Chelsea are a better team when hit-and-miss centre-forward Nicolas Jackson, who missed the final two league games of the season because of suspension, is involved. But a more prolific No9 is required for them to close the gap at the top. Ipswich's Liam Delap and Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike are being looked at. For TNT Sports pundit Cole, however, Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and Aston Villa 's Ollie Watkins would be the ideal fit despite being older than the profile of player Chelsea are keen on. 'They will stick with the model but they need to find more goals in the final third,' he added. 'If Osimhen is available, go and get him. Ollie Watkins in that Chelsea team improves them straight away. 'I'm coming from a purely footballing perspective but these guys are trying to run a successful business where you need to have assets.' Watch the UEFA Conference League Final exclusively live on TNT Sports and discovery+ the home of European football from 6.30pm, Wednesday 28 th May Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Chelsea files: Blues caught in furious ‘s***ty pitch' row as Maresca's seven-goalkeeper dilemma sees him target Trafford
CHELSEA head to Sweden this week and straight into a bizarre 's****y' pitch battle involving European opponents Djurgarden. Their hosts for the Conference League semi-final first leg are furious with the state of their OWN surface as they prepare for their biggest game in years. 7 7 The pitch is an artificial one and the Djurgardens players and coaches are not happy with it. Usually it is the visiting opposition that kick up a fuss when they arrive and find it uncomfortable on an alien surface. Djurgardens overcame Austrians Rapid Vienna in the previous round but they lost the home leg and then came back in the away game to secure a dream date with Chelsea on Thursday. Striker August Priske said: 'I don't want to blame the pitch of course, but it's a s****y pitch.' Djurgardens play at the multi-use 3Arena in Stockholm and share the multi-use stadium with rivals Hammerby. The Rolling Stones, Harry Styles and Celine Dion have all played there. Djurgardens' coach Jani Honkavaara says: 'Our training pitch is so different to the one at the stadium, it's like night and day. The stadium pitches feel different from day to day. 'It's really tough for both us and our opponents. We get nothing extra from it. 'The pitch is horrible. I have thought of letting us train more on the stadium pitch to get used to it.' Modern pitches often contain part man-made materials combined with grass. But there are fears that certain artificial surfaces can raise the risk of injuries to players. The stadium is owned by the authorities in the Swedish capital and it's believed cost issues prevent the surface being changed. Win a trip to the UEFA Conference League Final in Wroclaw with Hankook Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League as they prepare for Thursday's game and boss Enzo Maresca needs everyone fit for the run to have their best shot at qualifying for next season's Champions League. Winger Tokmak Nguen said: 'The ball just slides away from your foot all the time. In deciding situations when you have decided what to do suddenly the ball has moved for no reason. We have told the club that something has to be done.' Better late than never LATE KICK-OFFS have always been part of football - but never like this. Chelsea's Conference League clash with Djurgardens is the first meeting between the two sides and has finally arrived 70 years late. In 1955 The Blues were celebrating winning the old First Division and as such were invited to compete in the newly formed European Champions' Clubs Cup. They were drawn against Djurgardens and then Chelsea manager Ted Drake was hugely interested. However, in order to play, competing teams needed the permission of their respective national associations and at the time, Football League assistant secretary Alan Hardaker allegedly asked Chelsea to 'reconsider' because of the crowded domestic season. How times have changed - European football now rules the roost and the domestic calendar is taking a battering to make way for it. Chelsea are playing in the semi-finals of a competition in only its fourth year of existence as Uefa's third-tier competition behind the 36-team Champions League and Europa League. KEEPING UP APPEARANCES CHELSEA'S goalkeeper dilemma shows no sign of slowing. The Blues have asked about Burnley keeper James Trafford, who is expected to leave Turf Moor this summer - despite their promotion back to the Premier League. Newcastle look likely to beat the west Londoners to his signing, having failed in a move for the England Under-21 international last summer. But Chelsea have asked the question in the hope they may be able to pull something off. Maresca is in a bind over what to do between the posts, with EIGHT stoppers on the club's books. Borussia Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel is also being eyed. Swiss star Kobel, 27, has established himself as first choice over his four years since arriving from Stuttgart in a £13m move. But Kobel, who has just one year left on his Dortmund contract, is ready for a change of scenery. Dortmund are steeling themselves for his departure, having already signed Diant Ramaj, currently on loan at Copenhagen from Ajax, on a four-year deal that starts this summer. That indicates Dortmund, who took midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea in January, will be willing to do a £15m-plus deal. Robert Sanchez has spent most of this season as first choice at the Bridge and pulled off two vital stops in the weekend win over Everton. The former Brighton man has still to convince the Blues faithful, who are equally uncertain about Filip Jorgensen, who has made six Prem starts. Former Spain keeper Kepa is due to return from his loan spell at Bournemouth, Marcus Bettinelli has been the unused third choice this term. Another loanee due back is Djordje Petrovic, who has impressed at Strasbourg, while the Blues also have Lucas Bergstrom and Eddie Beach and have signed Genk teenager Mike Penders for next season. 7 7 THE U-turn over Trevoh Chalobah has been completed - without even a flush of embarrassment. Central defender Chalobah was told he was surplus to requirements in August after being put in the Blues' 'bomb squad'. The home-grown 25-year-old had his preferred No 14 shirt stripped and handed to Portuguese flop Joao Felix before he was snapped up on loan by Crystal Palace. An injury crisis at the Bridge saw Maresca exercise a break clause in the deal to bring the defender back to SW6 in January, handing him the No 23 shirt. But Chalobah has now made himself first choice alongside Levi Colwill, despite the return to fitness of Benoit Badiashile. Maresca said: 'Since Trev came back to us in January he's done very, very well. 'He's playing games and helping us, defending when he needs to defend and also building from the back when we need him. 'We're very happy with Trev. Honestly, he hasn't played a bigger role than I expected. 'I knew he could help us. We never had any doubts about that.' 7 TROPHY HUNTER Chelsea face the toughest run-in of the top five contenders, with clashes against champions Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. Maresca, whose decision to field a strong side for the home second leg of the Conference League quarter-final with Legia Warsaw backfired with a dreadful display in the 2-1 defeat, put Reece James on the bench against Everton. But some feel the Blues boss, aware of Mauricio Pochettino's fate last summer, may value winning a trophy over qualifying for Europe's main competition to secure his own managerial reputation. That could see him prioritising the two semi-final games against Djurgarden and then the potential final against Fiorentina or Real Betis in Wroclaw three days after the Prem finale. Moving the goalposts Chelsea fans may have to steel themselves for a FIVE-YEAR absence from Stamford Bridge if the club's alternative stadium options fall through. Their neighbours in nearby Twickenham are on the front foot trying to lure the Premier League club to the newly renamed Allianz Stadium HQ of England's rugby union team. RFU boss Bill Sweeney declared: 'If Chelsea came, it would be a big financial number.' The 82,000 capacity is almost double that of Stamford Bridge currently and geographically is a much better fit than Wembley. The national stadium in North West London is regarded as an atmospheric graveyard for club games - as Tottenham found to their cost when they occupied the place for almost three years on a part-time and permanent basis while their new ground was built. There has been no update on the potential move to Earls Court with local Hammersmith and Fulham Council chiefs due to rule soon on a stadium-free mixed use plan by developers that could effectively determine the site's future. If so, then a rebuild of Chelsea's home since 1905 - which would likely be the fans' preferred choice - might be left as the only option to expand the current 44,000 capacity. But complications caused by the Tube line running beside the ground and the nearby Brompton Cemetery mean club insiders fear a stand-by-stand rebuild is unlikely to be feasible. That would leave the Blues looking for a short-term let for between four and five seasons while the club's new home was constructed. Twickenham's restrictive Covenant agreement on staging events suggests the home of English rugby would be a non-runner even though the RFU seem interested in an arrangement, while Craven Cottage, Loftus Road and Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium would all be too small. That appears to leave Wembley as the best, if probably unpopular option, as the gate attendances would help make up a financial shortfall from the limits on other stadium income. 7 O Romeo O Romeo CHELSEA fans were delighted to see Romeo Lavia back in action at the weekend. But the Belgian midfielder's return left Maresca pondering what might have been. Lavia, 21, has made just NINE Prem starts, all this season, since his £58m move from Southampton in 2023, after a seemingly endless series of ankle, thigh and hamstring problems. When Lavia looked to be limping towards the end of the first half of the win over Everton, there were fears of another issue, although he was able to play until mid-way through the second period before being rested. Maresca said: 'You could see the difference he made, particularly playing through the lines. 'I spent one entire season with Romeo at City, actually, so I know him very well. 'Like with James, he is a top player. The only shame for us is that unfortunately we need to manage and protect them. 'There's no doubt that with Reece and Romeo, Chelsea are a better team. He is a unique player. 'When he is fit he's one of the best midfielders around because he can defend very well and attack as well and his passes between the lines are unbelievable.'
