Queens Park Rangers 3-2 Fiorentina: Thrilling Comeback in International Club Friendly

Queens Park Rangers produced an impressive second-half fightback to defeat Italian side Fiorentina 3-2 in an International Club Friendly on 25 July 2026. Played at Loftus Road with a 22:00 kick-off, the match delivered goals, drama, and a glimpse of QPR's attacking potential under their new setup.

Match Overview

Fiorentina started brightly, taking a two-goal lead within the first 25 minutes. The Serie A side's slick passing and movement left the QPR defence chasing shadows. A stunning long-range strike from Fiorentina's midfielder opened the scoring, and a clinical finish from their striker made it 2-0. However, QPR refused to wilt. Just before half-time, a defensive error allowed the home side to pull one back, giving them a foothold in the match.

Second-Half Dominance

QPR manager made tactical adjustments at the break, pushing higher up the pitch and pressing aggressively. The equaliser came in the 58th minute when a corner was met with a powerful header. With the momentum firmly behind them, QPR completed the turnaround in the 74th minute – a sweeping counter-attack finished coolly past the Fiorentina goalkeeper. The Italian side pushed for an equaliser but were met by resilient defending.

Standout Players

• QPR's No.10: Dictated the second-half revival, providing the assist for the equaliser and scoring the winner.
• Fiorentina's goalkeeper: Made several fine saves but could not prevent the collapse.

The 3-2 victory will boost confidence in the QPR camp, while Fiorentina will view this as a valuable lesson about maintaining intensity throughout pre-season friendlies.