Chelsea produced a stunning away performance to thrash Real Betis 4-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final on May 29, 2025. The result at the Benito Villamarín Stadium puts the English side in a commanding position to reach the final. Chelsea started brightly and took an early lead, silencing the home crowd. They added a second before halftime to take firm control. Real Betis managed to pull a goal back early in the second half, offering a glimmer of hope, but Chelsea responded with two more goals to kill the tie, showcasing their clinical attacking quality. The comprehensive scoreline reflects Chelsea's superiority on the night and gives them a massive three-goal cushion for the second leg at Stamford Bridge. For Betis, the heavy defeat at home leaves them with a monumental task. Chelsea's coach praised his team's ruthless mentality, while the Betis manager was left to lament a defensive collapse.