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Malo Gusto is eager to turn the page after his disappointing first half in the Conference League final against Real Betis, which saw him substituted at half-time when Chelsea were trailing. The Blues bounced back to triumph 4-1.

Reflecting on a difficult night in Wroclaw where his error led to Betis leading at the break, Gusto acknowledged his tough evening but vowed to learn from the experience.

"The first half was complicated," the full-back told . "I had good ideas but the reality was not good. That can happen. I just tried to switch off straight after the game before I went to the national team.

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"Mentality is the most difficult part of football. Sometimes you have bad moments and it can be hard to do better straight after. The most important thing is to switch off.

"But in football we have many games and there's a chance after the bad game that you get another three days after so you have to try to avoid the bad moments, the bad feelings in your mind and just focus on after."

secured Champions League qualification and Gusto is looking forward to showcasing his talents on European football's biggest stage.

"Those were our objectives, to get top four, to be in the Champions League for the next season, to win the Conference League and we've done that," said the France international.

"Now the most important thing is to play well in the Champions League, to show to people we deserve to be here. To come into Stamford Bridge and hear the Champions League music. It will be my first time to play this competition so I'm excited, proud.

"It's a big challenge but I think it's similar to the Premier League because every game is tough, maybe even more so in the Champions League but we are ready. We have many top players in the squad and now we just have to be ready for next season."

and preparing to face Flamengo, who also clinched victory with a 2-0 win against Esperance in their opening match.