Chelsea, Conference League
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Though Nuno Espirito Santo’s side narrowly missed out on the Champions League football they and the fans craved, their seventh-place finish confirms their spot in the final qualifying round for the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.
Antony has revealed the “pride” he feels despite Real Betis’ 4-1 loss to Chelsea in last night’s Europa Conference League final.The Brazilian winger swapped Manchester for Seville in the
Chelsea got to the Conference League final after finishing with the best record in the league phase, defeating Copenhagen, Legia Warszawa and Djugarden during the knockout stage. Chelsea is looking to win its first UEFA championship since winning the Super Cup in 2021. Prior to this season, they have never played in the Conference League.
Ten teams qualifying for Europe next season is still possible. The top-five teams in the table will play in the 2024-25 Champions League, and Tottenham Hotspur have qualified by winning the Europa League Final over Manchester United.
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