Wrocław Stadium in western Poland is set to host a thrilling UEFA Conference League final between Chelsea and Real Betis on Wednesday evening. The stadium, originally built for the 2012 European Championships, is ready to welcome a full crowd of over 42,000 fans.
Chelsea enter the final as strong favorites. They have dominated the competition throughout, finishing the league phase with a perfect record and advancing through the knockout rounds with victories over F.C. Copenhagen, Legia Warsaw, and Djurgården IF.
In contrast, Real Betis have had a tougher road to the final. After an opening loss to Legia Warsaw in the group stage, they finished 15th and had to battle through a play-off against Belgian side Gent to secure their place. Betis then eliminated Portuguese club Vitória de Guimarães, Polish champions Jagiellonia Białystok, and Italian side Fiorentina in the semi-finals.
Poland’s Role in the Conference League
Polish clubs have had a notable presence in the Conference League this season, with Jagiellonia and Legia Warsaw making it to the quarter-finals. These strong performances have marked the most successful European campaigns for Polish club football in this century, boosting Poland’s reputation and financial standing in the sport. Legia received €11 million for their efforts, while Jagiellonia earned €10 million, which could help the clubs attract higher-caliber players in the future.
Poland’s improved standing in the UEFA rankings—currently 15th—means that Polish clubs will be allocated five places in European competitions for the 2026/27 season, including two spots in the Champions League qualifiers.
Poland as a Growing Hub for Major Football Events
Poland has increasingly become a sought-after destination for major UEFA events, thanks to its improved infrastructure following the 2012 European Championships. The country has hosted several key football matches in recent years. For instance, Warsaw’s National Stadium welcomed over 58,000 fans for the UEFA Super Cup between Atalanta and Real Madrid earlier this season.
Poland also hosted the UEFA League final twice, with the most recent being in 2021 at the Gdańsk Stadium, where Manchester United faced Villarreal in front of 41,000 spectators. In 2015, the National Stadium hosted a Europa League final between Sevilla and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.
One of the most significant football events in Poland’s history was the 2012 Euros semi-final between Germany and Italy, held at the National Stadium in Warsaw.
As the UEFA Conference League final approaches, Polish football’s growing stature and infrastructure continue to be recognized on the European stage.
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