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Heartbroken Fiorentina Boss Delivers His Verdict on ECL Final

May 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Vincenzo Italiano might have overseen his last European game in charge of Fiorentina in Wednesday's Europa Conference League final. Unfortunately for the highly-rated Serie A manager, it wasn't the result he hoped for as Olympiacos' 116th winner inflicted another continental heartache on La Viola.

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage.

Fiorentina Player Ratings vs Olympiacos: Had Only Ranieri Stayed on the Bench

May 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Fiorentina slumped at the last hurdle in the second consecutive Europa Conference League season, losing 1-0 to Olympiacos in the Athens final. Ayoub El Kaabi's 116th-minute winner inspired the Greek giants to their first-ever European title.

Preview: Olympiacos vs Fiorentina – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

The attention of the football community turns to Athens on Wednesday as Olympiacos and Fiorentina go head-to-head in the Europa Conference League final. All eyes look towards the AEK Arena, with La Viola bidding to become the second Italian club to lift a piece of European silverware this season.

With two rounds and change left, multiple Serie A teams have clinched their objectives. The Champions League race is down to Atalanta, Roma, and Lazio.

Only a Handful of Verdicts Still Hang in the Balance

May 13, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Udinese

With two rounds and change left, multiple Serie A teams have clinched their objectives. The Champions League race is down to Atalanta, Roma, and Lazio. Bologna and Juventus have secured a top-five finish thanks to La Dea beating the Giallorossi on Sunday.

Preview: Club Brugge vs Fiorentina – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela European Conference League, Fiorentina, Serie A

Jay Breydel Stadium sets the stage for the return leg of an enthralling Europa Conference League semi-final tie between Club Brugge and Fiorentina. Wednesday's clash in Bruges has all the makings of a future-defining contest for La Viola amidst domestic struggles.

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano received the Torrino d’Oro award on Wednesday and assessed their first few matches and in particular the loss to Inter.

Fiorentina Player Ratings vs. Club Brugge: Nzola Goal Gives La Viola Advantage

May 3, 2024 Scott Duke-Giles Belgium, European Conference League, European Cups, Fiorentina, International Football, Italian Football

M’Bala Nzola’s 91st minute winner has given Fiorentina a one goal advantage in the Europa Conference League semi-final after a pulsating first leg at the Artemio Franchi Stadium ended in a 3-2 victory for the home side. For a while …

Serie A has secured a fifth Champions League participant thanks to a top-two finish in the UEFA ranking season. There’s a chance it’ll get a sixth one.

How Serie A Could Have a Sixth Champions League Team

April 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A One comment

Serie A has secured a fifth Champions League participant thanks to a top-two finish in the UEFA ranking season. However, there’s a chance it'll get a sixth one. It would happen if Roma or Atalanta lifted the Europa League.

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season thanks to Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing.

Serie A Clinches Fifth Champions League Representative

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season. Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing and a few English teams getting eliminated this week sealed the deal. The Italian championship is out of reach for the Premier League.

In the Europa League's Round of 16, Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

Mixed Europa League Draw for Milan, Atalanta, and Roma

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Brighton, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Sporting CP

There’ll be no walks in the park for the three teams representing Serie A in the Europa League. Milan have been paired up with Slavia Prague, Atalanta with Sporting CP, and Roma with Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

The three continental competitions wrapped up their respective group stages on Thursday. No Serie A team has been eliminated,

Pool of Next European Opponents Set for Serie A Sides

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

The three continental competitions wrapped up their respective group stages on Thursday. No Serie A team has been eliminated, although Milan have been demoted from the Champions League to the Europa League. Most Italian sides will hope for an assist from the luck of the draw.

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game.

Serie A Fuels Strong UEFA Ranking with Early Displays

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A

Serie A left something on the table in the second round of the group stage of the various continental competitions but didn’t lose any game. Its clubs have collectively logged four wins, two draws, and one defeat so far. The good results are boosting its UEFA ranking.

Roma and Atalanta avoided some of the big dogs in the UEFA Europa League draw. The former will tangle with Slavia Prague, Sheriff Tiraspol, and Servette.

UEFA Europa League Draw Results for Roma and Atalanta

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma and Atalanta avoided some of the big dogs in the UEFA Europa League draw. La Dea will tangle with Sporting CP, Sturm Graz, and Rakow. Instead, the Giallorossi will square off versus Slavia Prague, Sheriff Tiraspol, and Servette. A tougher task awaits former Sassuolo coach Roberto De Zerbi.

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