Conference League: catch up on the highlights from the second round | OneFootball

The second round of the Conference League takes place this Thursday (23rd), with 18 matches scheduled at two different times (1:45 PM and 4 PM, Brasília time). Even at the beginning of the tournament, teams are looking to gain momentum after positive debuts, while others need to bounce back to avoid complications in the fight for qualification.

⚽ Matches at 1:45 PM (Brasília time)

The first block of the round features standout clashes, such as Rapid Vienna vs. Fiorentina, a duel between Austrians and Italians that promises to be one of the most balanced of the day. Shakhtar Donetsk faces Legia Warsaw, while Sparta Prague visits Rijeka, seeking a second consecutive victory. Other important matches include Strasbourg vs. Jagiellonia Bialystok, AEK Athens vs. Aberdeen, and BK Häcken vs. Rayo Vallecano, the latter marking the clash between Swedes and Spaniards.

⏰ Matches at 4 PM (Brasília time)

In the second part of the round, the highlight goes to Crystal Palace, which faces AEK Larnaca, the provisional runner-up of the tournament. AZ Alkmaar tries to recover after a debut defeat against Slovan Bratislava, while Mainz (Maguncia) takes on Zrinjski, the leader with a goal difference of five. Other balanced encounters mark the European afternoon: Dynamo Kyiv vs. Samsunspor, Raków Czestochowa vs. Sigma Olomouc, and Hamrun Spartans vs. Lausanne-Sport.

🏆 Standings and Highlights

After the first round, NK Zrinjski, AEK Larnaca, Lech Poznan, and Sparta Prague lead the table with 3 points and a positive goal difference. Fiorentina and Crystal Palace also started well and are looking to consolidate their leadership. At the bottom, traditional clubs like Rapid Vienna, Dynamo Kyiv, and AZ Alkmaar have not scored yet and are playing under pressure to avoid a frustrating start.

Standings provided by Sofascore

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