Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - May 25, 2025 Chelsea's Reece James celebrates after the match after qualifying for the Champions League next season REUTERS/David Klein
WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) - Chelsea overcame a flat first half to secure the Conference League crown with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday, sealing a pre-season ambition to lift the trophy that captain Reece James believed they had to win.
Chelsea will be competing in the Champions League next season by virtue of finishing fourth in the Premier League, a major step up in quality for their young squad, but having had the taste of European success they will be hungry for more.
