AZ Alkmaar Dominates Sparta Prague in Conference League Round of 16
AZ Alkmaar secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League Round of 16 tie on March 19, 2026, advancing to the quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 6-1. The match, held at Generali Arena in Prague, Czechia, saw goals from Isak Jensen, Troy Parrott, Sven Mijnans and Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Match Details
The game began with Sparta Prague attempting to overcome a 2-1 deficit from the first leg. However, AZ Alkmaar quickly asserted their dominance. Isak Jensen opened the scoring in the 8th minute, followed by Troy Parrott in the 58th minute. Sven Mijnans extended the lead in the 62nd minute, and Ro-Zangelo Daal sealed the victory with a goal in the 73rd minute.
Team Lineups and Statistics
Sparta Prague: Surovcik, Kaderábek, Zeleny, Aririerisim, Sonne, Sochurek, Kairinen, Irving, Mercado, Kuchta, Vojta.
AZ Alkmaar: Details of the AZ Alkmaar lineup were not fully available, but included players such as Jensen, Parrott, Mijnans, and Daal who scored during the match.
Key Statistics:
- Possession: Sparta Prague 43.7%, AZ Alkmaar 56.3%
- Shots on Goal: Sparta Prague 15, AZ Alkmaar 6
- Shot Attempts: Sparta Prague 16, AZ Alkmaar 6
- Yellow Cards: Sparta Prague 2, AZ Alkmaar 2
- Corner Kicks: Sparta Prague 5, AZ Alkmaar 7
- Saves: Sparta Prague 11
Advancement to Quarterfinals
With this decisive win, AZ Alkmaar progresses to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Conference League. Their next opponent has not yet been determined. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague’s European campaign concludes with this defeat.
Other Conference League Results
In other Conference League action, Ismaïla Sarr of Crystal Palace secured their place in the quarterfinals with a goal, setting up a meeting with Fiorentina. Crystal Palace had previously drawn 0-0 with AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their tie.