Betis Squeezes Past Florence, Missing Out on Gosens' Heroics: Conference League Through to the Final
Insufficient Double Pack from Gosens Prevents Conference Finals Progression.
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Quick Bites:- Gosens scores a brace but Fiorentina falls just short in the Conference League semi-finals- Betis Sevilla secures a spot in the final against favorites, FC Chelsea- Gosens' performance a bright spot amid defeat, as he turns the game with two headers
In a nail-biting clash on May 2, 2025, Spanish side Real Betis emerged victorious against Italian powerhouse Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-finals, displaying an unyielding resilience to progress to the final with a 4-3 aggregate win[2][3]. Los Verdiblancos first leg victory on May 1, 2025, had been bolstered by goals from Abde Ezzalzouli and Antony[1].
Fiorentina fought back valiantly in the second leg to force the game into extra time, with a 2-2 draw, but their efforts ultimately fell short. The Brazilian Antony had put the guests in the lead with a stunning free kick, only for Germany’s Robin Gosens to turn the tide with two headers, following corners[1]. Despite his best efforts, Gosens was subbed off in the 95th minute just moments before Abde notched the winning goal for Betis.
Sevilla will now face conference league heavyweight FC Chelsea in the final, set to take place on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw[1]. The winners of Europe’s third-tier competition will earn themselves a prestigious trophy and a slot in next season’s Europa League group stage[2]. Chelsea cruised to a 1–0 win in their home fixture against Swedish outsider Djurgardens IF, following a 4–1 win in the first leg[1].
Although Gosens' efforts fell short in clinching a Conference League final win for a third consecutive year for Fiorentina, his performance proved a beacon of hope amidst the defeat. The 34th and 42nd-minuteHeaders from corners provided a thrilling spectacle, albeit one ultimately marred by Betis' invincible resolve.
Sources:[1] "Betis slip past Fiorentina as poor finishing costs Viola in Conference League semi," Goal.com, May 2, 2025.[2] "UEFA Conference League Final: Betis vs Chelsea Preview," UEFA.com, May 15, 2025.[3] "Betis Sevilla Advance to Conference League Final After Extra-Time Thriller Against Fiorentina," Stadium Astro, May 2, 2025.
- The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of the new rules for the UEFA Conference League Final, scheduled to take place on May 28, 2025, between Betis Sevilla and FC Chelsea.
- In a surprising twist, Sevilla, known for their passionate rivalry with Betis (Sevilla vs Betis), will not be competing in the final, as they will be facing off against conference league heavyweight FC Chelsea.
- Despite Fiorentina's valiant efforts to overturn the first leg deficit, a shower of goals, some of which were scored following corners, ended with a 4-3 aggregate win for Real Betis over the Italian side, reminiscent of a thrilling game of football or soccer.
- As Fiorentina's star player, Robin Gosens, ended his participation in the game in the 95th minute, his heroics, which included two headers in the 34th and 42nd minutes, unfortunately could not secure a place in the final for Fiorentina, breaking their streak of three consecutive Conference League final appearances.
