Fiorentina grabbed two away goals after an entertaining 2-2 draw with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.
Juan Manuel Vargas gave the Viola the perfect start with the opener after just six minutes.
Simon Vukčević drew Sporting level on 58 minutes, but then got himself sent-off for a second bookable offence after over-celebrating his goal.
Despite being a man down, the home side now had their best spell and Miguel Veloso put them in front with a superb shot from distance.
But Alberto Gilardino ensured Fiorentina have the upper hand for the second leg with a 79th minute equaliser.
Juan Manuel Vargas gave the Viola the perfect start with the opener after just six minutes.
Simon Vukčević drew Sporting level on 58 minutes, but then got himself sent-off for a second bookable offence after over-celebrating his goal.
Despite being a man down, the home side now had their best spell and Miguel Veloso put them in front with a superb shot from distance.
But Alberto Gilardino ensured Fiorentina have the upper hand for the second leg with a 79th minute equaliser.
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