Chelsea Receives Special Honor from UEFA: First Club to Win All European Trophies

Muhe - Friday, 29 August 2025 | 08:00 AM (WIB)

Chelsea Receives Special Honor from UEFA: First Club to Win All European Trophies

Chelsea achieved something historic in European football recently. At the draw for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League group stage held in Monaco, the West London club received a special honor from UEFA. It was for being the first-ever club to have won all the major UEFA competitions.

An Unprecedented Achievement

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin presented the award to a Chelsea representative before the draw. To UEFA, the achievement is so unique that it deserves an award on its own.Chelsea is now the only club to have won:

UEFA Champions League
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Conference League
UEFA Super Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (a now defunct competition)

No other club has won every official UEFA trophy in history, and thus the Blues are pioneers for continental glory.

Conference League Is Key

The most recent trophy Chelsea won was the 2025 UEFA Conference League, where they defeated Real Betis in the final last May. Even though the victory was considered to be a "small trophy," it was precisely this victory that finalized Chelsea's set. If it were not for a victory in this new competition, this "full set" would not have been possible.UEFA pointed out that Chelsea's triumph illustrates not only consistency, but also the manner in which the club has been able to transition through various competitive eras. From the old Cup Winners' Cup days, to winning the Europa League, to victory in the Champions League, they have achieved everything.

A Symbol of Club Dominance and Resilience

This victory is all the more sweeter since it's amid a Chelsea transition. Having had a change of ownership and rebuilding of the squad in recent years, many doubted the club's direction. But the European success shows that Chelsea remains a force to be reckoned with and not to be underestimated.Aleksander Čeferin, in his address, took Chelsea as an example of how a club could continue to be competitive at the European stage, even if they suffered dips in domestic form. "They have written a special page in the history of European football. Nothing can take away the knowledge that Chelsea is the sole club to have lifted all the UEFA trophies," he stated.

Club and Fan Reaction

To the fans, this trophy is pride. Chelsea is no longer just a recently wealthy club but is now firmly part of the European football elite history. The trophy cabinet solidifies their position among the world's top clubs.The club's management sees this award as proof of Chelsea's commitment to competing at the highest level. For the players, this trophy is an added incentive ahead of the long grind of the 2025/2026 campaign.