Thu May 08 21:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Betis Edges Closer to Historic European Final After Thrilling Draw in Florence
**Florence, Italy** – Real Betis narrowly avoided elimination in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final. The match, played before a reduced crowd at the Artemio Franchi stadium due to ongoing renovations, saw a rollercoaster of emotions and a nail-biting finish that sent the tie to extra time.
Betis, holding a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg, took the lead in Florence through a stunning free-kick by Antony. However, Fiorentina fought back, equalizing twice through two headers from Robin Gosens, both from corner kicks. Gosens’s first goal canceled out Antony’s free kick, and his second seemed to clinch a Fiorentina victory.
The match went into extra time, where Abde, a substitute for Betis, nearly scored multiple times, hitting the post once and sending another shot just wide. Isco also had a chance to win the game late but missed. Despite Fiorentina’s late push, Betis held on for a 2-2 draw, securing their place in the final with a 4-3 aggregate victory.
The match was marked by several key moments, including a superb save by Fiorentina goalkeeper De Gea, and several heated exchanges between players. Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini praised his team’s resilience and determination despite Fiorentina’s strong performance. Betis will now face the winner of the other semi-final, potentially Chelsea, in the final in Wrocław, Poland on May 28th. This would mark the first ever European final in the club’s history.
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