Brugge had a very decent match in Italy, and it’s definitely not wise to count out the Belgians after a 3-2 defeat. The “Blue-Blacks” managed to score twice away against “Fiorentina,” and they should at least find the net with one accurate shot at home. It’s worth noting that the dismissal of Ronnie Deila’s men in the first leg occurred when the score was already 1-2. In the first half, despite Fiorentina’s significant advantage in shots, the teams were evenly matched. Playing with ten men, the Belgians managed to equalize and conceded the deciding goal only in the 91st minute. In the domestic league, the team sits at the top of the table and has not suffered a single defeat in seven games – six wins and one draw. In the last round, the team defeated “Antwerp” away (2:1).
Fiorentina still managed to press their opponent in the home match. Although it seemed that after “Brugge” was reduced to ten men, the Italians should have resolved all doubts regarding reaching the final of the UEFA Conference League after the first game. The “Viola” are the main favorites in the UEFA Conference League, but it will be a very tough match for the club in Belgium. The opponent won’t give up easily and, with the support of their home fans, is capable of a lot. Vincenzo Italiano’s wards scored three times at home, and replicating that away will be very challenging. In the last round of the Italian Serie A, “Fiorentina” couldn’t resist “Verona” (1:2). The team currently occupies ninth place in the standings and at this stage has a chance to compete for European competitions next season, as they are only one point behind eighth-placed “Napoli” with a game in hand.
