Chelsea player ratings vs Real Betis: Cole Palmer a genius but Malo Gusto has nightmare in final | OneFootball

Blues trailed at half-time but scored four goals after the break to lift Conference League trophy

Chelsea finished the season in style as they beat Real Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League.

It had been a poor start to the final in Wroclaw, with Abde Ezzalzouli giving Betis a deserved lead and they remained in front at half-time.

But Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson scored in the space of five minutes midway through the second period, both assisted by Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo then put the match to bed late on.

Here’s how Enzo Maresca’s side rated in Wroclaw...

Filip Jorgensen 6

No chance with the opening goal and made a smart save to deny Marc Bartra a second soon after.

Malo Gusto 2

Picked over captain Reece James add had a nightmare. Gave the ball away for the opener and generally tormented by Ezzalzouli. Hooked at half-time.

Malo Gusto endured a torrid 45 minutes before he was replaced

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Trevoh Chalobah 6

Solid enough in an unfamiliar back-four. Deserved to end season with a medal after missing out on Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win.

Benoit Badiashile 4

A surprise pick ahead of Levi Colwill and never inspired confidence with sketchy passing and erratic work on the cover. Booked.

Marc Cucurella 7

Asked to curb attacking endeavours to keep the in-form Antony quiet and did exactly that. Å reliable performer.

Moises Caicedo 8

Turned up with hair dyed gold and leaves Wroclaw with a medal to suit. Late goal was the icing on the cake for probably Chelsea’s player of the year.

Enzo Fernandez 8

Spent the first-half in the referee’s ear but shed the captain’s armband at the break and came up with the equaliser after good movement.

Enzo Fernandez sparked the Chelsea comeback with a headed equaliser

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Pedro Neto 5

Back on the right wing and tried to make things happen early on but faded and was hooked on the hour.

Cole Palmer 9

In danger of being outshone by Isco in battle of the playmakers before conjuring wonderful assist for Fernandez equaliser. Then did it again minutes later for Jackson. Genius.

Noni Madueke 6

Looked oddly lacking in sharpness, with touch loose. More of a threat when switching back to the right.

Nicolas Jackson 7

Returned to the XI after missing final two league games through suspension and repaid the “debt” he owed his team-mates with the go-ahead goal. Took a hideous touch when clear to seal the deal.

Nicolas Jackson marked his return with a crucial goal

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Substitutes

Reece James (Gusto 46’) 7

Very presence made a difference.

Jadon Sancho (Neto 61’) 8

Scored a fine clincher. A nice moment at the end of a turbulent season and one that could be a farewell.

Levi Colwill (Badiashile 62’) 7

Another who should have started. Backline was never troubled after his arrival.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Jackson 80’) 7

Made Sancho’s clincher. Fitting involvement given his role in this competition.

Marc Guiu (Palmer 88’) N/A

Top scorer in the group stage got on in the final having missed the knockouts through injury.