Abde Ezzalzouli: Why Europe’s Biggest Clubs Are Racing to Sign Morocco’s Breakout Star

Abde Ezzalzouli steps onto the Tarczynski Arena pitch in Wroclaw tonight knowing he could write two chapters of history at once: Real Betis’ first European trophy and Morocco’s third straight UEFA Conference League crown. The 23-year-old winger—nicknamed “Ez Abde”—follows countrymen Nayef Aguerd (West Ham, 2023) and Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos, 2024) in chasing this rising Moroccan streak. What makes Ezzalzouli a threat • Electrifying pace and close control on the left flank • Seven goals and nine assists across all competitions for Betis this season • Proven “big-game” temperament—scored the decisive strike in Betis’ quarter-final comeback vs Fiorentina Kick-off, broadcast and live-stream details • Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025 • Time: 20:00 CET (19:00 BST) • TV: beIN Sports MENA, beIN Sports English 1, Canal+ Foot, M+ Liga de Campeones • Streaming: official UEFA platform and broadcasters’ digital apps (subscription required) Chelsea’s challenge Mauricio Pochettino brings a star-studded Blues squad featuring Cole Palmer (15 goals), Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho. A victory would make Chelsea the first club to complete the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League set. Projected line-ups Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Bellerín, Pezzella, Luiz Felipe, Abner; Johnny Cardoso, Guido Rodríguez; Ez Abde, Isco, Antony; Willian José. Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Enzo Fernández; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson. (Injury report: Ezzalzouli declared fit after ankle scare; Chelsea missing Reece James.) Key head-to-head stats • Betis unbeaten in 10 European games this term (7W-3D). • Chelsea average 2.3 goals per match in the competition. • Isco vs Palmer pits 10 Champions League seasons against breakout Premier League form. Why Moroccan fans are tuned in Ezzalzouli’s rise from Barcelona’s academy to Osasuna loan success and now Betis mirrors the growing impact of Atlas Lions in Europe’s knockout stages. A winners’ medal would cement him among the next wave of national heroes and keep Morocco’s Conference League streak alive for a third year running. What’s at stake tonight • Real Betis: first continental silverware in 117-year history. • Chelsea: rare treble of UEFA competitions, morale boost after mixed domestic season. • Abde Ezzalzouli: potential springboard toward a prominent Copa América-style summer and heightened transfer valuation. Search interest around Ezzalzouli has spiked this week as fans look for line-ups, streaming links and career stats. If the Moroccan magician produces another highlight-reel performance, expect that surge—and his market value—to skyrocket by the final whistle.