#conference-league

#conference-league

AZ Alkmaar 2 Shelbourne 0 Just like any franchise, we can't expect the Troy Story to keep churning out sequels with the same levels of quality. And although Troy Parrott's club side, AZ Alkmaar, came through this test in the Conference League as victors, they did so without a goal from their leading man, as they struck through Mees de Wit's header on 70 minutes and a superb strike by sub Isak Jensen three minutes from time.

Both managers made changes to their strongest teams, which was expected from a Sparta perspective ahead of Sunday's Prague derby but a little surprising from the Irish point of view considering Kerry are their FAI Cup opponents - Bradley said afterwards that the meeting with the First Division underdogs did influence his selection. Graham Burke is used to dropping out for away days in Europe to make room for Darragh Nugent, but Dylan Watts and Danny Mandroiu also joined him on the bench,

The draw for the 2025/26 edition of the Conference League has scheduled the league phase as teams from across Europe bid to succeed Chelsea as champions. The Blues beat Real Betis 4-1 in the 2024/25 final to become the second Premier League club to win the competition after West Ham in 2022/2023. Olympiacos won the 2023/2024 Conference League and Roma triumphed in the inaugural edition in 2021/22.

"Superlatives wouldn't do Kieron Bowie justice. He's going to have an amazing career."

Head coach David Gray believes Hibernian must face the atmospheric and intense challenge of playing at Partizan Stadium, calling it a chance to change history positively.

The draws for the first qualifying rounds of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League will determine the next stage for Scottish and UK teams.

"I always say that I had good moments, but I had very difficult moments too. Not only on the field but off it," he told TNT Sports Brazil before the Conference League final.

Giovani Lo Celso asserts that these moments instill meaning in life, highlighting the passion of Betis fans as they approach their first European final.

Obviously shit happens. I went three months without scoring but it just gives me more motivation, more fight to do well, not just for myself but for the team.

Bosse Andersson expressed his pride after Djurgarden's stunning achievement in reaching the Conference League semi-finals, emphasizing the team's journey and significance in European football.