How Many European Trophies Have Chelsea Won?

Premier League heavyweights Chelsea will eye a historic European quintuple when they meet Spanish powerhouse Real Betis in the UEFA Europa Conference League final on Wednesday, May 28. 

Ahead of the Blues’ mid-week European date, SportsCasting takes a look at their continental exploits — the Champions League and Europa League trophies they have won, their journey to the Conference League final, and some more.

Let’s dive in!

Also Read: How Many European Titles Have Tottenham and Manchester United Won?

How Many European Trophies Have Chelsea Won?

On Wednesday, Chelsea will have the opportunity to become the first team to conquer all three tiers of continental club football in Europe, having already won the Champions League and Europa League multiple times.

How Many European Cups / Champions League Trophies Have Chelsea Won?

Chelsea never won the European Cup, as both of their top-tier continental conquests came after the competition evolved into the Champions League in 1992. Their first Champions League win came at the end of the 2011-12 season, and the last one, nine years later, on May 29, 2021.

Chelsea Lift the Champions League in 2012

The Blues became European kings for the first time in 2012. They were not always the most entertaining team, but interim coach Roberto Di Matteo’s tactics proved to be effective, as the Pensioners beat multiple tournament favourites on their way to the title.

In the semi-final, Chelsea beat the mighty Barcelona, beating them 1-0 in the first leg before holding them to a 2-2 draw in the second. With the score 2-1 in Barcelona’s favour, Chelsea captain John Terry saw a controversial red card in the 37th minute at Camp Nou. The visitors were furious, but they did not let the early send-off rattle them. They defended with all their might and held Barca off before Fernando Torres stamped their ticket to the final with an injury-time goal.

In the final, Chelsea faced another tournament favourite, Bayern Munich. The Bavarians scored the go-ahead goal through Thomas Muller in the 83rd minute, but the west London club equalised through the dependable Didier Drogba five minutes later. In the penalty shootout, Petr Cech helped the English team seal a 4-3 win.

Chelsea Claim Second Champions League Trophy in 2021

After beating Atletico Madrid and Porto in the Round of 16 and quarter-finals, respectively, Chelsea faced the competition’s most successful team, Real Madrid, in the semi-final.

The first leg ended 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, giving the Blues a golden opportunity to claim the win in front of their fans. Thomas Tuchel’s side exceeded expectations at Stamford Bridge, securing a 2-0 victory over Los Blancos, thanks to goals from Timo Werner (28′) and Mason Mount (85′).

It was an all-English Champions League final at Porto that year as Manchester City qualified for their first-ever UCL showpiece. Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens were the favourites, but Chelsea prevailed in the final, with Kai Havertz’s 42nd-minute strike sealing a 1-0 win for the men in blue.

How Many Europa League Trophies Have Chelsea Won?

Chelsea have also won the second tier of European competitions, the UEFA Europa League, two times in their history. They won the Europa League for the first time in 2013, a year after lifting the Champions League. Their second Europa title, meanwhile, came at the end of the 2018-19 season.

Chelsea Secure First Europa League in 2013

Reigning European champions Chelsea suffered a disastrous Champions League campaign in the 2012-13 season. They finished third in their group and crashed out of the competition, dropping to the Europa League. The Blues were humiliated, but they managed to make the best out of their situation, going all the way in the Europa League.

In the final, Chelsea beat FC Basel 5-2 on aggregate in the semi-finals before claiming a 2-1 victory over Portuguese side Benfica in the final at the Amsterdam Arena. Branislav Ivanovic scored the winner for the Premier League side in the third minute of injury time.

Chelsea Win Europa League Final in 2019

Six years after lifting their first Europa League, Chelsea returned to the top step. After beating Dynamo Kyiv and Slavia Prague quite comfortably in the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals, respectively, Chelsea had a surprisingly close death match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-final. After failing to beat the Germans over two legs (1-1 draw in both), Chelsea ultimately succeeded on penalties, claiming a 4-3 shootout win.

In the final, they met Premier League foes Arsenal. The Gunners, who had beaten Valencia 7-3 in the semis, could not put up a fight, succumbing to a 4-1 defeat.

Also Read: How Many Champions League Titles Have PSG Won? 

Chelsea’s Other European Trophies

In addition to the two Champions League and Europa League trophies, Chelsea have won two one-off European Cups. They won the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in 1971 and 1998 and the UEFA Super Cup in 1998 and 2021.

Year	Trophy	Opponent	Scoreline
1971	UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup	Real Madrid	1-1 (a.e.t.) 2-1 (Replay)
1998	UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup	VfB Stuttgart	1-0
1998	UEFA Super Cup	Real Madrid	1-0
2021	UEFA Super Cup	Villarreal	1-1 (a.e.t.) (6-5 penalties)

 

They also won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021, beating Al-Hilal in the semi-finals before getting the better of Palmeiras in the final. After extra time, Chelsea secured a 2-1 win in the cup decider.

Chelsea in the Europa Conference League: Road to the Final Against Real Betis

After winning for UEFA trophies, Chelsea stand on the brink of a never-done-before European quintuple. Here is how they have proceeded to the final this season.

Plus you can see all the Real Betis vs Chelsea stats and head-to-head record ahead of the big Wednesday final.

Chelsea’s Road to the Europa Conference League Final

Chelsea entered the Europa Conference League in the play-off qualification round. They beat Swiss club Servette 3-2 on aggregate to qualify for the tournament’s main stage.

In the league phase, Chelsea beat all six of their opponents — Gent, Panathinaikos, FC Heidenheim, Shamrock Rovers, Noah, and Astana— to proceed to the Round of 16.

Chelsea beat Copenhagen 3-1 on aggregate in the Round of 16, claiming wins at home and away. In the quarter-finals, Legia Warsaw stood in Chelsea’s path. Enzo Maresca’s side killed the game in the first leg itself, securing a 3-0 win in Poland. In the return leg at Stamford Bridge, the hosts fell to a 2-1 defeat.

The semi-finals, meanwhile, were a much more straightforward affair, as they beat Djurgardens 4-1 away before claiming a 1-0 victory in London.

Chelsea UEFA Europa Conference League Fixtures and Results 2024-25

Stage	Opponent	Leg 1 Score	Leg 2 Score	Aggregate Score
Play-off Round	Servette (SUI)	2-0 (H)	1-2 (A)	3-2
League Phase – MD1	Gent (BEL)	4-2 (H)		(N/A – League Phase)
League Phase – MD2	Panathinaikos (GRE)	4-1 (A)		(N/A – League Phase)
League Phase – MD3	Noah (ARM)	8-0 (H)		(N/A – League Phase)
League Phase – MD4	1. FC Heidenheim (GER)	2-0 (A)		(N/A – League Phase)
League Phase – MD5	Astana (KAZ)	3-1 (A)		(N/A – League Phase)
League Phase – MD6	Shamrock Rovers (IRL)	5-1 (H)		(Finished First – to Ro16)
Round of 16	F.C. Copenhagen (DEN)	2-1 (A)	1-0 (H)	3-1
Quarter-finals	Legia Warsaw (POL)	3-0 (A)	1-2 (H)	4-2
Semi-finals	Djurgardens IF (SWE)	4-1 (A)	1-0 (H)	5-1

 

Who Is Chelsea’s Top Scorer in the Europa Conference League?

Marc Guiu has been Chelsea’s top scorer in the Conference League this season, scoring six goals in as many appearances.

In the UECL qualifiers, however, Christopher Nkunku emerged as the top scorer, scoring two goals in two games.