20:34
The opposite of Manuel Pellegrini is called Enzo Maresca and both head coaches know each other very well. Almost 15 years ago, Maresca played under the leadership of Pelligrinis near Malaga. A few years later, today’s head coach of the Verdiblancos Maresca appointed his assistant at West Ham United. Both trainers should know a lot about each other and this brings an additional note to this already interesting finale. In the starting formation, the trainer of the blues changes a total of five positions compared to the 1-0 win via Nottingham. Cup goalkeeper Jørgensen is between the posts. Only cucurella remains in his position in the chain of four. Colwill, Adarabioyo and James are replaced by Badiashile, Chalobah and Gusto. And on the offensive, the Maresca relies on a real striker. Jackson begins at the top and Jaden Sancho takes a seat on the bench.
20:26
At Andalusiern, head coach Manuel Pellegrini performs three changes compared to the 1-1 in the season finale against Villareal. Pellegrini puts on Sabaly this evening in the right -back position, but Aitor Ruibal slides onto the bench. In the central midfield, Cardoso begins for Sergi Altimira and there is also a change on the right wing. Instead of Jesús Rodríguez, Ezzalzouli begins in this final.
20:19
But Chelsea FC was also able to meet expectations this season. Until the end, the race for the Champions League ranks in the Premier League remained open. For the blues there was even a final for the premier class. But last Sunday the West Londoners kept their nerves, won 1-0 against the direct competitor Nottingham and thus secured the space in the top four. In the Conference League, the blues rolled over all opponents in the group phase and were undisputed with six wins. As a result, they skipped the playoffs and they had only a few problems in the further course. Against Copenhagen, Legia Warsaw and the Swedish surprise of Djurgården IF, they confidently moved into the final. In any case, European competitions seem to be the capital. In the past 13 years they have been four times in a European final (twice the premier class, twice European League). After all four finals, the blues were allowed to put the trophy into the air at the end. You would like to expand this series today.
20:05
Real Betis Sevilla travels from the heart of Andalusia for this final. The Verdiblancos (green-whites) delivered a decent season. In the league they landed in sixth place and were able to secure a place in the Europa League and the Conference League also went well for Seville. They missed a place in the direct qualification in the round of 16, but prevailed in the playoffs against Genk. On the way towards the final, they beat Vitória Guimarães, Jagiellonia Białystok and the Fiorentina in a semi-final thriller in extra time. Betis impresses with a team with a well -known name. Bartra, Ricardo Rodríguez, Isco and Antony have already played top European clubs and were shaped into one unit under coach Pellegrini. Due to his recent achievements, Antony was even appointed by Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian national team. With the self -confidence that Betis has developed, they want to crown themselves for the fourth title holder of this still young competition.
19:55
Curtain for the fourth final in the UEFA Conference League. Real Betis Sevilla and FC Chelsea will meet this evening in the final. For this, Wroclaw has cleaned out in Poland, where this exciting finale is held. The ball in the Wrocław stadium rolls from 9:00 p.m. and we are on the spot on time before the game started.