On May 8, the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League and Conference League concluded. Three English clubs — Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea — advanced to the finals, joined by Spanish side Real Betis, who reached a European final for the first time in their history.
The Europa League will feature an all-English derby: Tottenham confidently defeated Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt (3–1, 2–0), while Manchester United left no chance for Athletic Bilbao — 3–0 at home and 4–1 away, ending the Basque club’s dream of playing a home final.
In the Conference League, Chelsea continued their dominance, easily overcoming Swedish club Djurgården with an aggregate score of 5–1. Meanwhile, Real Betis and Fiorentina delivered the most dramatic semifinal: after exchanging 2–1 victories, the match went to extra time, where the Spanish side secured a win and a historic ticket to the final.
This season's European finals:
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Europa League: Tottenham vs Manchester United (May 21, Bilbao, Spain)
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Conference League: Real Betis vs Chelsea (May 28, Wrocław, Poland)
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Champions League: Inter vs PSG (May 31, Munich, Germany)
Thus, England is represented in every final, while Spain, Italy, and France each have one team, and Germany serves only as a host.