The line-up for the 2024 UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals has now been officially confirmed, following the conclusion of the quarter-final ties.

Italian side Fiorentina, Spanish club Real Betis, Premier League giants Chelsea, and Swedish outfit Djurgårdens IF have all secured their places in the final four of the competition, as the race to lift the trophy intensifies.

Semi-Final Fixtures:

• Fiorentina vs Real Betis

• Djurgårdens IF vs Chelsea

The semi-final stage promises high-stakes drama, with Fiorentina aiming to reach their third consecutive Conference League final, having finished as runners-up in both the 2022 and 2023 editions. Under the management of Vincenzo Italiano, the Italian side will be hoping to go one step further this season, but will first have to navigate a difficult two-legged tie against Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis — a team rich with European experience and known for their technical style of play.

In the other semi-final, Chelsea — seeking their first UEFA Conference League final appearance — will face Djurgårdens IF. The Swedish club has been one of the surprise packages of the tournament, impressively progressing to the semi-finals after overcoming stiff competition throughout the knockout rounds. Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea side will be expected to field a strong squad as they attempt to salvage silverware from what has been a turbulent domestic campaign.

Semi-Final Match Dates & Kick-Off Times (All times local):

First Legs:

• Fiorentina vs Real Betis — Thursday, 24 April 2025 | Kick-Off: 21:00 CET

• Djurgårdens IF vs Chelsea — Thursday, 24 April 2025 | Kick-Off: 21:00 CET

Second Legs:

• Real Betis vs Fiorentina — Thursday, 1 May 2025 | Kick-Off: 21:00 CET

• Chelsea vs Djurgårdens IF — Thursday, 1 May 2025 | Kick-Off: 21:00 CET

The winners of each semi-final will progress to the UEFA Europa Conference League Final, scheduled to take place at the Stadion Wrocław in Wroclaw, Poland, on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

A Look Ahead:

Fiorentina, having narrowly missed out on European glory in consecutive seasons, will be especially motivated to rewrite the narrative, but Betis present a formidable obstacle. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s mix of emerging talent and experienced European campaigners will have to stay sharp against a Djurgården side eager to make history for Swedish football.

With both semi-finals finely poised, the stage is set for an exciting climax to UEFA’s third-tier continental competition.