Official Line-ups for the First Leg of the Conference League Semi-Final

On March 16, 2025, Fiorentina’s Albert Gudmundsson scored the third goal in a match against Juventus in Florence. For their Conference League semi-final against Real Betis, Fiorentina’s starting XI included Gudmundsson and Lucas Beltran, while Moise Kean started on the bench. The match will take place in Seville, with the return leg on May 8 at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Fiorentina aims for a third consecutive final after losing in 2023 and 2024. Real Betis, led by Manuel Pellegrini, are in their first Conference League semi-final, featuring key players like Cedric Bakambu and Isco.

epa11968797 Fiorentina’s Albert Gudmundsson celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC, in Florence, Italy, 16 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

Lucas Beltran and Albert Gudmundsson are set to head the Fiorentina starting lineup for the Conference League semi-final match against Antony’s Real Betis, with Moise Kean on the bench.

The match kicks off at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville at 20:00 UK time (19:00 GMT, 21:00 CET).

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The final match will be held at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday, May 8.

Fiorentina is aiming for their third consecutive Conference League final appearance, having faced defeats in 2023 and 2024 under coach Vincenzo Italiano. However, Raffaele Palladino is enhancing their strong showing in Europe.

Kean has rejoined the squad after family-related absences for the previous two Serie A games, but he will not be included in the starting lineup immediately.

Beltran and Gudmundsson will start, while Dodo is sidelined following appendicitis surgery, allowing Fabiano Parisi to step in.

Despite a strong performance in the group stages, they narrowly advanced past NK Celje with a 4-3 aggregate score in the quarter-finals.

Real Betis Make Club History

LEGANES, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Manuel Pellegrini, Head Coach of Real Betis, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between CD Leganes and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on March 16, 2025 in Leganes, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) — LEGANES, SPAIN – MARCH 16: Manuel Pellegrini, Head Coach of Real Betis, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between CD Leganes and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on March 16, 2025 in Leganes, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Real Betis are making their first appearance in a Conference League semi-final, guided by seasoned manager Manuel Pellegrini, who has previously coached Manchester City.

Marc Roca and former Roma defender Diego Llorente are on the injury list.

Cedric Bakambu is back in the attack following a knee issue that kept him out of the last LaLiga match, joined by Isco, Antony on loan from Manchester United, and surprisingly, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli over Jesus Rodriguez.

Notable players include ex-Napoli defender Natan and former Milan and Torino full-back Ricardo Rodriguez.