Crystal Palace are through to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals after losing 2–1 to Fiorentina on the night.
The result in Florence was not enough to stop Palace, who advanced 4–2 on aggregate after their dominant first-leg performance.
Match result
- Full-time: Fiorentina 2–1 Crystal Palace
- Aggregate: Crystal Palace win 4–2
Who scored?
- Fiorentina: Albert Guðmundsson (pen), Cher Ndour
- Crystal Palace: Ismaïla Sarr
How Palace qualified
Fiorentina needed a big result after losing the first leg 3–0.
They started fast and scored twice, putting pressure on Palace.
But Sarr’s goal proved decisive, giving Palace the edge across both legs and securing their place in the semi-finals.
Why this result matters
This is a major moment for Crystal Palace.
- They reach a European semi-final
- They continue a strong 2026 campaign
- They show they can compete at continental level
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