Europa Conference League: Semi-Final Fixtures Confirmed as Chelsea, Fiorentina, Betis, and Djurgården Advance
The 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League has reached its thrilling penultimate stage, with four clubs officially booking their place in the semi-finals after an intense round of quarter-final second-leg matches on Thursday night.
Despite a narrow 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea advanced comfortably with a 4-2 aggregate win, displaying just enough quality to weather the Polish side’s late resurgence. The Blues, one of the pre-tournament favourites, will now square off against Swedish side Djurgården, who stunned Rapid Wien 4-1 in the second leg to seal an impressive 4-2 aggregate victory.
Meanwhile, Fiorentina played out a nail-biting 2-2 draw with Celje, scraping through to the last four on a slender 4-3 aggregate margin. The Italian giants will face Real Betis, who held Jagiellonia Białystok to a 1-1 draw, sealing their place in the semi-final with a solid 3-1 aggregate advantage.
🏆 Confirmed Europa Conference League Semi-Final Fixtures:
📅 First Leg: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Chelsea vs Djurgården
Fiorentina vs Real Betis
🔍 Opinion: Chelsea's Golden Chance to Shine on the Continental Stage
With the Premier League title out of reach and domestic inconsistencies haunting them all season, the Europa Conference League may be Chelsea’s best shot at silverware — and a pathway back to European relevance.
Yet, they’ll need to be cautious against Djurgården, who have grown in confidence and proved their attacking prowess with four goals in their last outing. Fiorentina vs Real Betis, meanwhile, promises a classic clash of flair and strategy, with both sides boasting seasoned European campaigns.
This stage of the tournament offers a platform for clubs slightly outside Europe’s top elite to shine, grow, and inspire — something fans and neutrals alike can celebrate. Whether it's Chelsea's push for redemption, Fiorentina’s hunger for glory, or Djurgården’s Cinderella run, there's a story worth watching.
⚽ Who do you think will lift the Conference League trophy this season? Will Chelsea go all the way, or will there be a surprise?
💬 Let the predictions begin!
