Crystal Palace seized an early advantage in their clash with Fiorentina, breaking the deadlock through a classic counter-attacking move. The pacey Ismaïla Sarr soared to meet Daniel Muñoz's pinpoint cross, powering a header into the top of the net to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead.

Fiorentina, however, showcased their resilience and technical quality to mount a swift comeback. The Italian side turned the game on its head, with Cher Ndour delivering a moment of individual brilliance. From outside the box, he unleashed a precise right-footed strike that curled into the bottom left corner, assisted by Manor Solomon, to complete the turnaround and secure a 2-1 lead for La Viola.