”We showed the character of champions today,” said Fernandez.
Chelsea staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Blues exploded with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Moises Caicedo to claim their first trophy since 2021. The victory marks a triumphant turnaround for manager Mauricio Pochettino in his debut season.
“We showed the character of champions today,” said Fernandez. “At halftime, the manager told us to believe, and we delivered.” Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini admitted: “Chelsea’s intensity overwhelmed us. When they scored the second, we had no answer.”
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