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·19 February 2026
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Fiorentina secures their place in the next round of the Conference League thanks to a 3-0 win away at Jagiellonia, a match decided in the second half by a header from Ranieri (53'), a free kick from Mandragora (65'), and a penalty from Piccoli (81').
Access to the potential round of 16 against Strasbourg or Rakow (depending on the draw) is getting closer and closer, with the return leg of the playoff to be played next Thursday at the Franchi.
The first half is devoid of excitement because Fiorentina defends in an organized manner and completely leaves control of the game to Jagiellonia, who hold 71% possession but never hit the target. The most dangerous shot comes from Fabbian at the edge of the box, well saved by Abramowicz.

The second half starts in the same way and Fiorentina manages to break the deadlock from a corner in the 53rd minute: cross from Fazzini, Ranieri heads it and goalkeeper Abramowicz throws the ball into his own net.
After going behind, Jagiellonia wakes up in attack, hitting the post and scoring a goal that is disallowed for offside by Wdowik shortly after.
Fiorentina takes advantage and makes it 2-0: Mandragora curls a free kick into the top corner in the 65th minute that the goalkeeper can do nothing about.


It's Mandragora's 9th career goal in the Conference League: he is the Viola's top scorer in the competition and the most prolific midfielder in the tournament since its inception. This is reported by Opta.

In the 81st minute, Piccoli earns a penalty by getting ahead of Drachal, and from the spot it's Piccoli himself who sends the goalkeeper the wrong way: 3-0.
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