Oliver Glasner’s Team Faces Major European Hurdle

Underwhelming Performances

Oliver Glasner’s squad has struggled in the current European campaign, managing narrow victories against Zrinjski Mostar and AEK Larnaca in their earlier knockout matches.

Recent Matches

The south London team required extra time to defeat Larnaca, who finished the match with only nine players, with Ismaila Sarr netting the decisive goal in the 99th minute.

Historical Context

The Serie A club reached the final of the Conference League in both its inaugural seasons of 2022/23 and 2023/24, but they fell short in the semi-finals last year. Notably, they were defeated by West Ham in 2023 and subsequently by Olympiacos in 2024.

Previous Champions

In the previous year, Chelsea claimed the title after La Viola was eliminated by Real Betis in the semi-finals. This season, the Italians are determined to finally etch their name on the trophy.

Current Standing

Presently, the club finds itself in 15th place in the Italian top division and has not delivered strong performances in Europe, barely advancing against Rakow with two scrappy 2-1 results and requiring a play-off to enter the knockout round.

Broadcast Information

TV Channel: In the UK, the match will be aired live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage beginning at 7 PM BST, leading up to the 8 PM BST kickoff.

Live Streaming: TNT Sports subscribers can also view the match online through the HBO Max app and website.