Regis Le Bris expressed immense pride as Sunderland clinched a spot in next season’s Europa League by defeating Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light. The match unfolded with Trai Hume opening the scoring, followed by an early second-half own goal from Malo Gusto that doubled Sunderland’s lead.

Despite a late goal from Cole Palmer for Chelsea, the Blues faced a setback when Wesley Fofana received a red card just after the hour mark, allowing Sunderland to maintain their advantage and secure all three points.

This victory not only marked a significant achievement for Sunderland, finishing seventh in the Premier League, but also coincided with the anniversary of their promotion from the Championship, highlighting their remarkable journey back to the top flight.

Le Bris shared his emotions, stating:

Proud. I’m proud of the lads, proud of the atmosphere in the stadium. We had to win. I think we were really focused. The journey is really special because we feel the alignment in the club with our fans.

Looking ahead, Le Bris acknowledged the challenge of competing in the Europa League, emphasizing the need for a strong performance in the Premier League first.

On the other hand, Calum McFarlane of Chelsea reflected on a disappointing end to the season, noting the team's inconsistency and their aspirations to finish higher in the league. He stated:

We should be finishing a lot higher up the league. The feeling in the dressing room is obviously of disappointment.

As the season concludes, both teams face different futures, with Sunderland celebrating their European ambitions while Chelsea grapples with unmet expectations.