Crystal Palace secured their spot in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League after an exciting away draw against Fiorentina in the second leg of the quarter-finals. The match, held at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, witnessed significant twists but ended with the English team advancing with a 4-2 aggregate score.

Senegalese Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring early for Crystal Palace, before Fiorentina responded through Albert Gudmundsson with a penalty kick. Then, Cher Ndour added a stunning goal that reignited hope for the home team.

Despite the significant Italian pressure, the visitors maintained their composure, especially in light of the dangerous opportunities that goalkeeper Dean Henderson thwarted.

The match was not without impactful blows for Crystal Palace, as the team had to lose the services of Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix due to injury, which increased the defensive struggles in the second half. Nevertheless, coach Oliver Glasner's men managed to absorb the pressure and calm the pace of the game in the crucial moments.

With this qualification, Crystal Palace sets a date in the semi-finals with Shakhtar Donetsk, marking a historic achievement that reflects the significant transformation in the English team's performance this season, amid growing ambitions to reach the final and win the European title.