Real Betis edged closer to a place in the Conference League final with a spirited 2–1 win over Fiorentina in a lively semi-final first leg on Thursday, sparked by goals from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Antony.

Final: Catch the play-by-play updates from the football semi-final match between Real Betis and Fiorentina at Estadio Benito Villamarin, as it happened

David de Gea has spoken about Antony after a wonder goal from the Brazilian beat the Fiorentina goalkeeper. The two former Manchester United teammates locked horns on Thursday night as Fiorentina took on Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin.