**Group B Recap: UEFA Europa League 2026**
**Final Group B Standings**
1. **ACF Fiorentina (ITA)** – 6 played, 4W-1D-1L, GF 18, GA 8, GD +10, **13 pts** → **Group Winners** 2. **FC Nantes (FRA)** – 6 played, 2W-1D-3L, GF 12, GA 10, GD +2, **7 pts** 3. **F.C. Copenhagen (DEN)** – 6 played, 2W-1D-3L, GF 9, GA 15, GD -6, **7 pts** 4. **Atlético Osasuna (ESP)** – 6 played, 2W-1D-3L, GF 9, GA 16, GD -7, **7 pts**
Fiorentina comfortably topped the group and advanced as winners. The battle for second was extremely tight, with Nantes edging out Copenhagen and Osasuna on goal difference.
### Key Storylines
**Fiorentina’s Dominant Campaign** The Italian side was the clear standout, posting an impressive +10 goal difference. They delivered several statement results:- A 4-1 thrashing of Nantes in Florence.- A crushing 6-1 home win over Osasuna.- A strong 3-1 victory over Copenhagen in the final matchday.
Their only slip-up was a surprising 0-3 loss away to Nantes, but they recovered well and remained unbeaten in their other five games.
**Nantes’ Ups and Downs** The French team had mixed results but secured second place thanks to two standout victories: a 5-1 demolition of Copenhagen and the impressive 3-0 win over Fiorentina. They struggled for consistency elsewhere, finishing with a modest +2 goal difference.
**Tight Race Among the Rest** Copenhagen and Osasuna both finished on 7 points but were eliminated due to inferior goal differences. Copenhagen showed fight (including wins over Osasuna and Nantes) but leaked too many goals. Osasuna had some bright moments (notably wins against Copenhagen and Nantes) but were heavily outscored in losses to Fiorentina.
### Notable Matches & Results- **Biggest Win**: Fiorentina 6-1 Osasuna (Matchday 4).- **Biggest Upset**: Nantes 3-0 Fiorentina (Matchday 5).- **High-Scoring Thriller**: Nantes 5-1 Copenhagen (Matchday 3).- Multiple tight 1- or 2-goal games reflected the competitive nature of the group.
### SummaryFiorentina were worthy group winners and will head into the knockout stages with confidence and strong attacking form. Nantes advance in second place after a resilient campaign marked by occasional brilliance. Copenhagen and Osasuna bow out after competitive but ultimately flawed performances.
Group B delivered plenty of goals (total of 48 across 12 matches) and drama, especially in the congested race for the second qualification spot. Fiorentina looks like one of the stronger teams coming out of the group stage.
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