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30 April 2025 - 4:29 PM

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IMAGO | Moise Kean, the most valuable player across both squads, and David de Gea applaud the Fiorentina fans following the quarter-final.

Match of the Week Conference League: Financial head-to-head Real Betis v Fiorentina

  • In their maiden European semi-final, Real Betis still pursue Champions League entry via La Liga but regard this trophy as pivotal, while Fiorentina enter unbeaten in five Serie A games.
  • Despite similar turnover and transfer spending in recent years, Fiorentina’s squad valuation is almost double that of Real Betis, reflecting a clear gap in overall squad market value.
  • Why it matters: Although Real Betis and Fiorentina are both competing for European places domestically, a major gap in squad valuation highlights the financial imbalance behind what looks like an even contest on paper.
  • The perspective: This semi-final highlights the strength in depth within Europe’s top leagues, with Fiorentina and Real Betis demonstrating that clubs outside the traditional elite can still compete deep into European competitions.