At Florence’s Artemio Franchi, Fiorentina beat Crystal Palace 4‑2 after extra time on Thursday. Iñigo Sarr gave the English side an early lead in the 17th minute, but Fiorentina equalised via Gudmundsson’s penalty before half‑time. Both clubs chased their first European trophy this season, and the Italians seized the initiative heading into the second half.

Crystal Palace’s lead vanished when Cédric Ndour equalised just after the hour, reigniting Fiorentina’s comeback. The Italians surged, with Gudmundsson netting a second penalty in the 53rd minute and adding another later, while Palace managed only a solitary reply from Sarr. The win lifts Fiorentina to third in Serie A, leaving Palace fifth in the Premier League.

After two minutes of added play, Fiorentina clinched the tie when Gudmundsson completed his hat‑trick, sealing a 4‑2 victory and a place in the semi‑finals. Fans celebrated the triumph, marking the club’s deepest run in the competition since 2021.