Marc Cucurella: From Underdog to European Champ

Let’s talk about Marc Cucurella.
The curly-haired one who went from doubted to helping Chelsea lift the UEFA Conference League. The Blues completed their European trophy set in style, and Cucurella played a huge part in it.

The Comeback

Cucu’s journey at Chelsea hasn’t been all smooth. Injuries, system changes, and plenty of criticism early on. But 2024/25? He shut the doubters up.

Under Enzo Maresca’s system, Cucurella looked reborn, switching between left-back and left centre-back, constantly buzzing up and down the pitch.

Let the stats do some talking:

• 36 appearances across all competitions

• 4 assists

• 7 goals

• 88% pass accuracy

• 0.8 chances created per game

• 21 successful tackles in Europe

• and a Conference League medal

Conference League Final: Cucu LOCKED it down

The final against Real Betis wasn’t just a win, it was a 4-1 statement.
And Cucurella? He completely shut down one of Betis' most dangerous players (Antony).

You could see it in every tackle, every sprint. He wasn’t just playing for a trophy; he was playing as he belongs at the top.

After the match, he said it best:

“We came through tough moments, and I think the fans deserve this moment as well.”
(Source: chelseafc.com)

Spain Is Calling

On top of his club success, Cucu is also back in the Spain National Team, fresh off winning EURO 2024 and now preparing for the Nations League Finals, finally receiving the recognition his game deserves.

Final Thought

Marc Cucurella isn’t just lifting trophies. For himself, for Chelsea, and Spanish football. And whether you doubted him or backed him all the way, one thing’s clear now: he’s here to stay.