Real Betis Scores 2-1 Victory Over Fiorentina in UEFA Semifinal

Real Betis secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final in Seville, giving them a slight edge heading into the return match in Florence. Betis opened the scoring early through Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, whose goal was confirmed after a VAR review. Antony doubled Betis' lead in the second half with a powerful long-range strike, but Fiorentina responded with a goal from Luca Ranieri to keep their hopes alive. The match showcased Betis' strong attacking transitions and Isco's influential presence in midfield, while Fiorentina adjusted well in the second half and remain in contention for a third consecutive Conference League final. The result sets up a finely poised second leg, where the winner will advance to the final in Wroclaw. Both sides demonstrated quality and determination, leaving the tie open for the decider.