Conference League, the semi-finals on TV: Fiorentina take on Brugge, timetable and lineups

Milan, 1 May 2024 - Everything is ready for the penultimate act of UEFA Europe Conference League. Tomorrow, Thursday 2 May, Aston Villa, Olympiacos, our Fiorentina and Club Bruges they will battle in the first leg of the semi-finals of the third European club competition. The team of Vincenzo Italian, after the elimination in the Italian Cup, wants to continue the European ride to repeat last year's final, hoping for a sweeter result. Up front will be the Belgian team, an opponent to be feared but which is certainly easier than Aston Villa, the favorites in the other semi-final. The men of Unai Emery, currently fourth in the Premier League, are on the other side of the table and will face the Greeks Olympiacos. In the previous round, the Villains beat Lille on penalties, thanks to Dibu Martinez's starring evening between the posts, and Olympiacos gained the pass for this match after spot kicks against Fenerbahce. The match will be refereed by an all-Italian trio: Marco Guida, with Meli and Peretti as assistants, Valeri will also be there at Var and Irrati at Var. For Olympiacos the opportunity is tempting: not only to reach a European final by eliminating one of the favourites, but above all to then be lucky enough to play it in front of their own fans, because the last act will be held in Athens on 7 June.

Fiorentina, you can't go wrong at home

Home leg and return to Belgium for Fiorentina who, therefore, absolutely cannot make mistakes at the Artemio Franchi. After the clear victory against Sassuolo, where many starters rested, Vincenzo Italiano's team must immediately reset their minds because compared to the Reggio Emilia match there will be a completely different pressure, a completely different atmosphere. The Franchi goes towards the sold out in what, conceivably, could be the last European appearance within the friendly walls of Vincenzo Italiano, increasingly distant from the Gigliati bench at the end of the season. Furthermore, the presence of in the stands is almost certain Rocco Commisso, the president is expected in Tuscany to experience this intense season finale up close. Side formations, given the turnover in the league, the coach born in '77 is ready to field the best eleven available without risking them being short of breath. Here, then, he will return Terracciano in the door and Milenkovic to pair up with Wednesday behind, with biraghi e Dodo on the lanes. In midfield, given that Mandragora is not at his best, they should start from 1' Arthur e Bonaventura, while on the trocar the trio will be: Nico González, Beltran e Sottil who, at the moment, is winning the run-off with Ikoné for the last starting shirt behind Andrea Belotti. On the other hand, the Bruges di Nicky Hayen he will show up with someone familiar with Serie A on the bench, namely the former Bologna player Andreas Skov Olsen who has recovered from a hip problem. Jackers are still in goal, because Mignolet is not at his best, Igor Thiago is back in front after his disqualification in the last European match. The match direction of Fiorentina-Club has been entrusted to one team arbitral all English: the referee will be the expert Michael Oliver, assisted by assistants Burt and Cook. The kick off is set for gold 21.

Probable lineups

Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): Terracciano; Dodo, Milenkovic, Martínez Quarta, Biraghi; Duncan, Mandragora; Nico Gonzalez, Beltrán, Kouamé; Belotti.

Club Brugge (3-5-2): Jackers; Sabbe, Ordonez, Balanta; Skoras, Vetlesen, Vanaken, Onyedika, Meijer; Thiago, Jutglà.

The matches on Thursday 2 May

Challenges simultaneously at 21pm

Aston Villa - Olympiacos

Fiorentina - Club Brugge

Where to watch the games

The first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Fiorentina e Club Bruges can be followed both on Dazn, that Sky, ma anche in clear. As regards the first platform, just download the Dazn app on smart TV or other devices; on Sky the reference channel will be Sky Sports (254) or the streaming alternative offered by Now Tv. But this penultimate act of the viola's cavalcade will be visible, free of charge, for everyone even on TV8, with extensive pre-match.