Fiorentina kicked off their 2026–27 pre-season campaign with a narrow 1–0 victory over Serie C side Gubbio in an International Club Friendly played on 23 July 2026. The match, held behind closed doors at the Viola Park training center, served as an early fitness test for Raffaele Palladino’s squad ahead of the upcoming competitive fixtures.

Match Overview

Despite facing a lower-division opponent, Fiorentina took a measured approach, rotating heavily in the first half. The only goal of the game arrived in the 34th minute when winger Riccardo Sottil latched onto a through ball from new signing Andrea Colpani and slotted past Gubbio keeper Federico Vismara. La Viola controlled possession for large stretches but lacked sharpness in the final third, a typical early pre-season trait.

Key Moments

• 34' Goal: Sottil’s composed finish after a smart Colpani assist.
• 56' Saved penalty: Fiorentina substitute Lucas Beltrán saw his spot-kick saved by Vismara, keeping the score at 1–0.
• 78' Gubbio chance: The visitors almost equalised when Francesco Zallu’s header rattled the crossbar.

Pre-Season Context

For Fiorentina, friendlies like this are about building match rhythm and integrating new arrivals. Colpani, a summer signing from Monza, showed glimpses of his playmaking ability, while young defender Pietro Comuzzo earned a start. Gubbio, preparing for their own Lega Pro campaign, will take positives from a disciplined defensive display against a Serie A side.

The result gives Palladino a solid foundation as Fiorentina continue their friendly schedule, with stiffer tests expected in the coming weeks against international opposition.