Live Commentary - Fiorentina vs C Palace | 16.04.2026 - Sky Sports
Crystal Palace booked their place in the Conference League semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Fiorentina despite losing the second leg 2-1 in Florence.
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In the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals, Crystal Palace advanced past Fiorentina with a 4-2 aggregate score, despite losing the second leg 2-1 in Florence. Palace had won the first leg 3-0 at Selhurst Park. This set up a semi-final clash against Shakhtar Donetsk. [Sky Sports match reports: first leg 3-0 Palace; second leg 2-1 Fiorentina; aggregate 4-2][1][3]
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The first leg at Selhurst Park saw Palace take a commanding lead, with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta (penalty), Tyrick Mitchell, and Ismaila Sarr, securing a 3-0 victory and putting Palace in a strong position heading to Florence. [Sky Sports report of 09 Apr 2026][4]
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The second leg in Florence concluded Fiorentina 2-1 Palace, which still left Palace with a 4-2 overall win to reach the semi-finals. Key moments included Fiorentina pulling back a goal late in the match, but Palace’s earlier advantage proved decisive. [Sky Sports report of 16 Apr 2026][5]
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Palace then faced a semi-final opponent in the UEFA Conference League; the specific opponent is Shakhtar Donetsk, with Palace seeking to reach the final in Leipzig. [Sky Sports preview/report coverage of the semi-final setup][3]
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