Viktorka got the better of Servette in the round of 16 to reach this stage, while Viola scrapped Maccabi Haifa over the two legs.
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Viktoria Plzen and Fiorentina will begin their fight for a spot in the final four of the Europa Conference League on Thursday, when they face off at the the Doosan Arena in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Viktorka got the better of Servette in the round of 16 to reach this stage, while Viola scrapped Maccabi Haifa over the two legs. Meanwhile, the Czech First League side are undefeated in this year’s competition after eight games, 14 matches if the three qualifying ties are included, and were the only side to finish the group stage with a perfect record, collecting 18 points from six matches.
IT’S MATCHDAY ⚜️
🏆 UEFA Europa Conference League
⚽️ Viktoria Plzen – Fiorentina
📍 Doosan Arena
🕖 18:45CET#ForzaViola #PlzenFiorentina #ACFFiorentina #UECL pic.twitter.com/lftg5jkieN— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) April 11, 2024
Viktoria Plzen were forced to dig deep against Servette in the round of 16 tie as the scores were locked at 0-0 at the end of 120 minutes of play in the second leg at Dosan Arena. Nevertheless, the Czech outfit prevailed 3-1 in the penalties thanks to Martin Jedlicka’s heroics in goal. The 26-year-old Gloveman made two crucial saves from the spot. Meanwhile, when it comes to the Czech First League, Miroslav Koubek’s side are currently occupying third spot in the standings, having collected 55 points from 27 games, 13 adrift of leaders Slavia Praha.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, got the better of Maccabi Haifa 5-4 on aggregate to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Conference League. Viola secured a thrilling 4-3 win in the first leg in Bozsik Arena thanks to Antonin Barak’s dramatic winner five minutes into the injury time. Meanwhile, the second leg in Italy ended in a 1-1 draw courtesy Antonin Barak’s effort on the hour-mark. Since Vincenzo Italiano’s side are unlikely to make European competition next season via the Serie A, as they are sitting at the 10th spot in the standings, seven points adrift of Atalanta, Viola may have to win either the Copa Italia or triumph in Conference League to play in Europe next term.
Victoria Plzen probable starting lineup: Jedlicka, Kopic, Dweh, Hranac, Jamelka, Cadu, Cerv, Kalavach, Vydra, Chory, Sulc
Fiorantina probable starting lineup: Terraciano, Kayode, Milenkovic, Ranieri, Biraghi, Bonaventura, Mandragora, Gonzalez, Beltran, Sottil, Belotti
Viktoria Plzen
| Opponents | Score |
| Karvina | 0-0 (D) |
| Jablonic | 0-3 (W) |
| Liberec | 1-3 (L) |
| Jablonec | 1-2 (W) |
| Servette | 0(3)-(1)0 (W) |
Fiorentina
| Opponents | Score |
| Juventus | 1-0 (L) |
| Atalanta | 1-0 (W) |
| Milan | 1-2 (L) |
| Maccabi Haifa | 1-1 (D) |
| Roma | 2-2 (D) |
The Europa Conference League fixture between Plzen and Fiorentina will take place at Doosan Arena on Thursday at 10:15 pm IST.
| Plzen vs Fiorentina | Key Details |
| Date | April 11 |
| Venue | Doosan Arena |
| Kickoff time in Czech Republic | 6:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 6:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:15 pm |
Football fans in Czech Republic can catch the live action via CT Sport. Meanwhile, those in Italy can watch the game on Sky Sport Uno, DAZN Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport 252 and Sky Go Italia.
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