Overview

• Real Betis gained a narrow advantage in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semifinal, defeating Fiorentina 2-1 at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville.
• Ezzalzouli opened the scoring for Betis in the 6th minute, with Antony doubling the lead in the second half before Ranieri pulled one back for Fiorentina in the 73rd minute.
• Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino introduced Moise Kean in the second half, whose presence revitalized the team’s attack but fell short of securing an equalizer.
• The match was officiated by English referee Michael Oliver, with Jarred Gillett assisting as VAR official, and featured a fervent crowd creating an intense atmosphere.
• Fiorentina will host the second leg at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, needing to overturn the one-goal deficit to reach a third consecutive Conference League final.