Conference League: Fiorentina loses at home to Athens and continues a nightmare season.

Fiorentina stumbles again in the Conference League and sees their European campaign further complicated. At the Franchi stadium, the Viola lose 0-1 to AEK Athens, who capitalize on yet another poor night for Vanoli's men. Fiorentina slips to seventeenth place with just six points.

Fiorentina-Athens 0-1

Early in the match, Dzeko immediately troubled the opposing goalkeeper, but was unable to find any joy. In the 18th minute, the Viola took the lead through Gudmundsson, but the goal was disallowed for offside by Ranieri, who had run over the line. In the 34th minute, Athens struck: Pilios sent a cross into the box, but the Tuscan defense fell apart and Gacinovic He took advantage of this by scoring from close range. AEK, having taken the lead, almost doubled their lead through Jovic, completely undermining a slow-moving and mentally fragile Fiorentina.

In the second half, the Viola timidly attempted to react: Dzeko immediately came close to equalizing and shortly afterward hit the crossbar. The visitors responded immediately with Zini hitting the post and a super chance missed by Jovic. 0-1.