Europa Conference League 2024: League Lineup,Match Highlights, All Upcoming Matches,Updates And Everything To Know
The UEFA Europa Conference League is a relatively new European football competition that provides an additional avenue for clubs to compete at the continental level. It sits below the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League in terms of prestige but offers exciting matchups and intense battles.
Recent Matches and Highlights
Let’s take a closer look at some recent matches and key moments:
- Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Aston Villa (Semifinal):
- The first leg of the semifinal saw Olympiacos Piraeus host Aston Villa at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus.
- Olympiacos dominated the game. with Ayoub El Kaabi also scoring twice (at 9 minutes and 77 minutes).
- The final score: Olympiacos Piraeus 2 – 0 Aston Villa.
- Key Events:
- At 9:00 minutes, El Kaabi, Ayoub of Olympiacos Piraeus scored a goal.
- At 77:00 minutes, El Kaabi, Ayoub of Olympiacos Piraeus scored another goal.
- Game Statistics:
- Olympiacos Piraeus: 2 goals, 8 shots (4 on target), 28% ball possession
- Aston Villa: 0 goals, 13 shots (5 on target), 72% ball possession
Club Brugge vs. ACF Fiorentina (Semifinal):
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- In the other semifinal clash, Club Brugge faced ACF Fiorentina at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges.
- The match ended in a hard-fought draw. Also with both teams scoring one goal each.
- The final score: Club Brugge 1 – 1 Fiorentina.
Head-to-Head Statistics:
- Club Brugge (0%) has won 0 out of 1 match against Fiorentina (100%).
- There have been no draws between these two teams.
- Over 1.5 goals were scored in 100% of their encounters.
- Also Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 100% of their matches.
- Clean sheets have been rare, with neither team keeping a clean sheet.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):
Club Brugge:
- Points Per Game (PPG): 2.20
- Goals Scored: 2.20 per match
- Also Goals Conceded: 0.80 per match
- BTTS: 50%
- Clean Sheets: 50%
Fiorentina:
- PPG: 1.70
- Goals Scored: 1.60 per match
- Also Goals Conceded: 1.10 per match
- BTTS: 50%
- Clean Sheets: 40%
Goals Scored:
- Club Brugge averages 2.20 goals per match overall.
- Fiorentina averages 1.60 goals per match overall.
Goals Conceded:
- Club Brugge concedes 0.80 goals per match overall.
- Fiorentina concedes 1.10 goals per match overall.
Group Stage Standings and Knockout Rounds
- The group stage featured intriguing matchups across various European cities.
- Teams like Lille, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Viktoria Plzeň, and also Aston Villa showcased their skills.
- The knockout rounds witnessed intense battles, penalty shootouts, and dramatic moments.
Final Showdown
- Fiorentina’s journey has been remarkable. And they’ve secured a spot in the final.
- Their opponents? The resilient Aston Villa.
- The final promises to be a clash of styles, tactics, and also passion.
What’s Next?
- Mark your calendars for the grand finale!
- Stay tuned for more drama, goals. And unforgettable moments in the UEFA Europa Conference League.