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Video: Crystal Palace players party with fans in Florence after UECL semis qualification
TL;DR
Crystal Palace players celebrated with fans in Florence after qualifying for the UECL semi-finals despite a 2-1 loss to Fiorentina. The team advanced with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
Key points
- Crystal Palace players celebrated with fans in Florence
- The team qualified for the UECL semi-finals
- They lost 2-1 to Fiorentina in the second leg
- Crystal Palace advanced with a 4-2 aggregate win
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Video: Crystal Palace players party with fans in Florence after UECL semis qualification
A group of Crystal Palace players joined their fans for celebrations in Florence city centre last night, after progressing to the Conference League semi-finals at the expense of Fiorentina.
Crystal Palace players, including Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes and Chris Richards, were spotted in the Florence city centre on Thursday night, hours after their 2-1 loss against Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi.
It was a meaningless defeat for the Premier League side, who still qualified for the semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate win.
FLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 16: Ismaila Sarr of Crystal Palace FC scores a goal during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg Two match between ACF Fiorentina and Crystal Palace FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 16, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Q&A
How did Crystal Palace qualify for the UECL semi-finals?
Crystal Palace qualified for the UECL semi-finals by defeating Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate, despite losing the second leg 2-1.
Which Crystal Palace players were seen celebrating in Florence?
Players including Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, and Chris Richards were spotted celebrating with fans in Florence.
What was the outcome of the match between Crystal Palace and Fiorentina?
Crystal Palace lost 2-1 to Fiorentina in the second leg but advanced to the semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate score.
