The significant prize money, benefits, and qualifications Premier League giants Chelsea stand to gain by winning the UEFA Conference League in the 2024/25 season.

A competition that felt like a poor consolation prize has had surprising benefits for Enzo Maresca and his players

Chelsea strolled to a comfortable 4-1 win at Djurgarden in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final on Thursday to all but book their spot in the final.Maresca's side have one foot in the final of the Conference League in their debut campaign in the third-tier European competition.