AZ Alkmaar Advances to Conference League Quarter-Finals After Dominating Sparta Prague

AZ Alkmaar secured their place in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals with a commanding 4-0 victory over Sparta Prague on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the epet ARENA in Prague. This win followed a 2-1 victory in the first leg, resulting in a 6-1 aggregate scoreline.

Second-Half Surge Seals Victory

A strong second-half performance propelled AZ Alkmaar to victory. Isak Jensen opened the scoring in the 8th minute, giving AZ a 3-1 lead on aggregate. Troy Parrott extended the lead in the 58th minute, followed by Sven Mijnans scoring in the 62nd minute, and Ro-Zangelo Daal completing the rout in the 73rd minute.

Echtold’s Impressive Run Continues

The victory marks another impressive result under the leadership of manager Lee-Roy Echtold, who has won nine out of his 15 games in charge. AZ Alkmaar similarly recently defeated Heracles Almelo 4-0 in a domestic league match, demonstrating their strong attacking form with eight goals in two games.

Key Performances and Availability

Ro-Zangelo Daal was available for the match despite suffering an injury against Heracles Almelo at the weekend. Isak Jensen’s early goal set the tone for AZ’s dominant performance, whereas Troy Parrott continued his impressive form in the competition, scoring his third goal overall (with two coming in the first leg against Sparta Prague). Denso Kasius provided a crucial assist for Parrott’s goal.

Match Details

• Date: March 19, 2026
• Venue: epet ARENA, Prague, Czechia
• Result: Sparta Prague 0 – 4 AZ Alkmaar (Aggregate: 1 – 6)
• Goals: Isak Jensen (8’), Troy Parrott (58’), Sven Mijnans (62’), Ro-Zangelo Daal (73’)

Upcoming Fixture

AZ Alkmaar will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League.

Sources: NL Times, UEFA, Flashscore