Chelsea, the Conference League winners, reached the final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense, featuring a brace from new signing Joao Pedro. They aim to become the first English club to win the tournament twice.
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While Palermo has suffered heartbreak in previous play-offs, they have shown resilience and are poised for promotion, thanks to their offensive prowess, scoring 13 goals in five matches.
Manchester United's recent performance, characterized by inconsistency, has raised concerns, especially after their 2-2 draw against Lyon where goalkeeper Andre Onana made two critical errors.