CHELSEA made history on Wednesday night after beating Real Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League.
The Blues became the first side to win all four of the major Uefa club competitions that have existed.
Chelsea had to come from behind in the final after Abde Ezzalzouli’s stunning strike gave Betis a shock lead in Poland.
Enzo Maresca made three subs before the Blues found the back of the net through skipper Enzo Fernandez.
The Argentine’s goal was the catalyst to a superb turnaround as the West Londoners took the lead just five minutes later after Nicolas Jackson’s close-range header.
Jadon Sancho gave Chelsea breathing room before Moises Caicedo capped off a 4-1 triumph as Maresca secured silverware in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
Will Chelsea have a trophy parade after winning the Conference League?
Chelsea have no plans for a trophy parade after winning the Conference League.
Many of the Blues squad will be preparing for international duty in June, with five stars selected by Thomas Tuchel for England.
Players who haven’t been called up by their countries will get 10 days off.
Following the international break, the Club World Cup rolls around, with Chelsea’s first game coming against Club Leon on June 16.
What European trophies have Chelsea won?
Chelsea have won nine European titles – making them the second most successful English team.
The Blues have added the newly-formed Conference League trophy to their cabinet with a 4-1 win over Real Betis on Wednesday night.
Chelsea won Europe’s elite competition, the Champions League, twice – in 2012 and in 2021.
They also won the Europa League twice – in 2013 and 2019.
The now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup was won in 1971 and 1998.
And the UEFA Super Cup in 1998 and 2021.
Only Liverpool have won more European titles for an English team with 13.
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