Since its inception four years ago, the UEFA Europa Conference League has delivered a refreshing mix of drama, unpredictability, and heartbreak. While it may not carry the prestige of the Champions League or the Europa League, the competition has carved its place in European football—thanks to thrilling finals and a trophy that refuses to be monopolized.
No team has won it more than once, proving just how open and competitive the tournament is. English teams have claimed it twice, adding a feather to the Premier League’s cap. But perhaps the most gut-wrenching narrative belongs to Fiorentina, who have now lost two consecutive finals.
Let’s take a quick look at all four finals since the competition’s birth:
1. Roma 1–0 Feyenoord (2022 Final)
The birth of a trophy and a Mourinho legacy.
Nicolo Zaniolo’s clever finish handed Roma their first European title in decades. Mourinho, in turn, became the first manager to win all three current UEFA competitions—Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
2. West Ham 2–1 Fiorentina (2023 Final)
The Hammers strike gold, Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute winner delivered West Ham’s first European trophy since 1965, breaking Fiorentina hearts in Prague. David Moyes danced with the trophy. The Viola were left with regrets.
3. Olympiacos 1–0 Fiorentina (AET, 2024 Final)
Lightning strikes twice—on Fiorentina, a cagey game went into extra time, where Ayoub El Kaabi struck in the 116th minute to give Olympiacos their first-ever European title. Fiorentina suffered a second straight final defeat—painfully similar to the last.
4. Chelsea 4–1 Real Betis (2025 Final)
London dominance returns, backed by a revamped squad and inspired by Palmer, Enzo, Jackson and Caicedo, Chelsea swept aside Betis with attacking flair. It was a humbling night for the Spaniards and a bold statement by the Blues—England’s second Conference League title in four years. Chelsea now is the first team to win the Champions league, Europa league and Conference league.
Across four years, four different clubs have lifted the Conference League trophy. No dynasties, no repeats—just pure competition. From Rome to London, Piraeus to Prague, each story has been unique. The only constant? The heartbreak of Fiorentina and the growing prestige of a once-overlooked tournament.
