KuPS conquers, Universitatea unravels, Palace and Fiorentina miss out on top 8 | Conference League Match-Day 6 cover art

KuPS conquers, Universitatea unravels, Palace and Fiorentina miss out on top 8 | Conference League Match-Day 6

KuPS conquers, Universitatea unravels, Palace and Fiorentina miss out on top 8 | Conference League Match-Day 6

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The Conference League league phase concluded with a bang Thursday night, and we're breaking down every game!

Universitatea Craiova was the day's top story for all the wrong reasons. We discuss the series of unfortunate events that led to their heartbreaking elimination, including the Romanians blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 in Athens, a stoppage time Zrinjski Mostar equalizer, a late Sigma goal, and of course, KuPS' dramatic draw at Selhurst Park.

That's right, little old KuPS took it to the South Londoners for a period in the second half to dramatically qualify for the knockouts and force Crystal Palace out of the Top 8 and thus the Round of 16 bye. We give our thoughts on how the Finns accomplished such a feat and debate how serious the setback is for Palace.

Meanwhile, there was plenty of other Top 8 drama throughout the continent. Mainz and Rayo secured the bye, and a late AEK Larnaca winner launched the frisky Cypriots into the coveted final spot.

Of course, we must also talk about Fiorentina, who lost yet again (this time at Lausanne).

We wrap things up with a title-contender power rankings and a look ahead to the knockouts draw in January.

Cheers Jarkko Wiss!

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