Fiorentina vs Twente: Conference League 2022-2023

In the driving rain and in front of Rocco Commisso, Fiorentina returned to European competition for the first time since 2017, when Paulo Sousa and company melted down against Borussia Monchengladbach. Sure, this was a slightly different feel, being a qualifier for the Conference League rather than a Europa League knockout match, but you could feel the energy arcing all around the Artemio Franchi in a way that it hasn’t in 5 years.

That excitement, that release, that unbridled joy were almost more important than anything that happened on the pitch, although the Viola did still take care of business, earning a win over Twente in what can only be considered an auspicious start to their continental campaign. As always, we’ve got all our coverage collected for your pleasure right here.