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Real Betis Advance to UEFA Conference League Final with Dramatic Extra-Time Victory

Abde Ezzalzouli's decisive goal in Florence secures Betis a 4-3 aggregate win over Fiorentina, setting up a final clash with Chelsea on May 28 in Wroclaw.

Soccer Football - Conference League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Fiorentina v Real Betis - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - May 8, 2025 Real Betis' Antony celebrates scoring their first goal with Pablo Fornals and Ricardo Rodriguez REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Conference League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Fiorentina v Real Betis - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - May 8, 2025 Fiorentina's Moise Kean in action with Real Betis' Isco and Youssouf Sabaly REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Conference League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Fiorentina v Real Betis - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - May 8, 2025 Real Betis' Youssouf Sabaly in action with Fiorentina's Robin Gosens REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Soccer Football - Conference League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Fiorentina v Real Betis - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - May 8, 2025 Fiorentina's Nicolo Fagioli in action with Real Betis' Antony REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Overview

  • Real Betis became the first Spanish club to reach the UEFA Conference League final, defeating Fiorentina 4-3 on aggregate.
  • The second leg in Florence ended in a 2-2 draw, with Ezzalzouli scoring the extra-time winner for Betis after a tense match.
  • Robin Gosens scored twice for Fiorentina in the first half, briefly overturning Betis' first-leg advantage from Seville.
  • Antony's first-half free kick and his assist to Ezzalzouli in extra time were pivotal for Betis' progression to the final.
  • Betis will face Chelsea in the final on May 28 in Wroclaw, Poland, aiming to secure their first European trophy and a potential Champions League berth.