FC Basel pulls off a coup and reaches the semifinals of the Conference League. The FCB eliminates Nizza and advances to the semifinals.
What does this mean for Swiss football?
The international balance of the Bebbi impresses and delights the entire Swiss football community. Once again, only FC Basel represents Switzerland in the knockout phase of an international competition.
How did this success come about?
The FCB made it to the semifinals after eliminating the Turkish champion Trabzonspor and the Slovakian champion Slovan Bratislava. Basel, on the other hand, surprisingly advances to the last four in the second edition of the competition.
What's next?
The FCB will face Fiorentina in the semifinals. If the European journey continues against Fiorentina, an additional three million francs are at stake in the event of a potential final qualification. | Stat | Value | | UEFA ranking points | 5,125 | | Total points | 11 million francs |
How does the success affect the Super League competition?
With the win over Trabzonspor in the round of 16, Heiko Vogel's team was already able to ensure that Switzerland remains in the top 15 of the UEFA rankings and will have five European starting places in the 2024/25 season.
