In a thrilling second leg in Florence, the Viola edged out Celje 2-2, but won 4-3 on aggregate.
Palladino was quick to point out the positives, but also highlighted areas for improvement. “We got the job done, but there are plenty of things we need to work on,” he said.
“Celje are a strong team, and we’re proud to be in the semis. But we can’t afford to let our guard down. We need to be better at handling different moments in the game.”
Moise Kean was the hero of the night, scoring the equaliser to secure Fiorentina's progress.
Palladino couldn’t sing his praises enough: “Moise is having an incredible season. He’s a leader on and off the pitch. I love his attitude, regardless of the goals.”
Post-match, Palladino and Riera had a heated exchange. Palladino accused Riera of disrespect, saying, “I don’t want to hear his excuses. There has to be respect between colleagues.”
