In the 2024-25 season, London's Chelsea are considered the main favorites to win the Conference League title

The 1/8 finals of the tournament started with the first matches on March 6, and the return games were held on March 13. The teams that made it to the top eight were Chelsea (England), Victoria (Portugal), Fiorentina (Italy), Rapid (Austria), Djurgården (Sweden), Lugano (Switzerland), Legia (Poland), and Cercle Brugge (Belgium). Although Jagiellonia (Poland) demonstrated good results, it failed to reach the playoffs, losing its place to Legia.

The leading three are Chelsea, Victoria, and Fiorentina. The Londoners are significantly ahead of their rivals in points, and it will be difficult to catch up with them. Last season, Greek side Olympiacos emerged victorious, beating Fiorentina 1-0 in the final at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens. However, Chelsea have looked more than convincing this year. Under Enzo Maresca, the team has won all six matches, collecting 18 points and scoring 26 goals without dropping a single point.

Chelsea’s tactical flexibility allows them to play with two or three strikers, using a 5-3-2 or 4-4-2 formation. This makes their style of play balanced and varied. The team successfully combines long passes with short ones, which allows them to outplay less organised opponents. Chelsea’s star-studded squad also plays a major role in the team’s success. Striker Marc Guiou scored six goals, while Christopher Nkou Nkou, a former Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig player, netted five in the group stage. The Ukrainian winger also made his mark in the match against Panathinaikos, which Chelsea won 4-1.

The Conference League Final at the Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw is a unique chance to see the strongest European clubs face off for the prestigious trophy live.