**Group B Recap: UEFA Europa League 2026**
**Final Group C Standings**
1. **ACF Fiorentina (ITA)** – 6 matches, **4W 1D 1L**, GF 18, GA 8, **+10 GD, 13 pts** → **Group Winners** 2. **FC Nantes (FRA)** – 6 matches, **2W 1D 3L**, GF 12, GA 10, **+2 GD, 7 pts** → Advance to knockout stage 3. **F.C. Copenhagen (DEN)** – 6 matches, **2W 1D 3L**, GF 9, GA 15, **-6 GD, 7 pts** 4. **Atlético Osasuna (ESP)** – 6 matches, **2W 1D 3L**, GF 9, GA 16, **-7 GD, 7 pts**
### Fiorentina’s Campaign – Dominant WinnersFiorentina were the standout team in Group B, securing top spot with 13 points and an impressive goal difference. They showed strong attacking firepower (18 goals scored) and recovered well from their only defeat.
**Key Fiorentina Results:**- **4-1** win vs FC Nantes (home)- **6-1** thrashing of Atlético Osasuna (home)- **3-1** victory vs F.C. Copenhagen (away, final matchday)- **3-1** win vs F.C. Copenhagen (home)- **1-1** draw vs F.C. Copenhagen- **0-3** loss vs FC Nantes (away) ← their only defeat
The Italian side’s ability to score heavily against weaker opponents and grind out results made them clear group favorites heading into the knockout rounds.
### Battle for Second PlaceThe race for the second qualification spot was incredibly tight, with three teams finishing on **7 points**. Nantes advanced thanks to a superior goal difference (+2).
- **FC Nantes** had moments of brilliance, including a stunning **3-0** home win over Fiorentina and a **5-1** demolition of Copenhagen. However, inconsistency cost them higher placement.- **F.C. Copenhagen** showed resilience with wins over Osasuna and Nantes but conceded too many goals overall.- **Atlético Osasuna** picked up solid wins but suffered heavy defeats, particularly to Fiorentina, which proved decisive in the goal difference tiebreaker.
### Standout Matches- **Highest scoring**: Fiorentina 6-1 Osasuna- **Biggest upset**: Nantes 3-0 Fiorentina- **Thriller**: Nantes 5-1 Copenhagen- Several closely contested games between the mid-table sides
### SummaryGroup C was defined by Fiorentina’s attacking dominance and a congested mid-table scrap. The Italians advance as strong contenders for the Europa League title, while Nantes progress in second place. Copenhagen and Osasuna exit after competitive but ultimately unsuccessful campaigns. The group produced 48 goals across 12 matches, delivering excitement and drama right until the final matchday.
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