Crystal Palace booked their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals after surviving a spirited second-leg fightback from Fiorentina.
Despite losing 2–1 in Italy, the English side advanced 4–2 on aggregate, having built a commanding 3–0 advantage in the first leg.
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Palace made a strong start in the return fixture, with Ismaïla Sarr extending their aggregate lead early on.
However, Fiorentina responded with determination, equalising through a penalty before adding a second goal after the break to spark hopes of a dramatic comeback.
The Italian side pushed forward relentlessly, reducing the aggregate deficit and creating a tense finish.
Despite mounting pressure and injuries to key players, Palace held firm defensively in the closing stages to preserve their aggregate advantage.
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson played a crucial role with key saves, ensuring the Eagles progressed to a historic semi-final, where they are set to face Shakhtar Donetsk.
