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Real Betis Sevilla Reaches First European Final After Eliminating Fiorentina

A 2-2 draw in Florence, sealed by Ezzalzouli’s extra-time goal, secures Betis’s place in the Conference League final against Chelsea on May 28.

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Overview

  • Real Betis Sevilla advanced to the UEFA Conference League final with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Fiorentina after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the second leg in Florence.
  • Robin Gosens scored twice for Fiorentina in regulation time, overturning the first-leg deficit, but Ezzalzouli’s extra-time equalizer ensured Betis’s progression.
  • This marks Betis’s first-ever European final, achieved under the management of Manuel Pellegrini, and they will face Chelsea in Wroclaw, Poland, on May 28.
  • Chelsea secured their spot in the final with a commanding 4-1 first-leg semifinal win over Djurgarden, demonstrating their dominance in the competition.
  • Fiorentina, seeking a third consecutive final appearance, fell short despite a spirited performance, leaving their European hopes for next season dependent on domestic league results.