Sparta knocked out of Conference League after 4–0 loss to Alkmaar

Sparta Prague were knocked out of the Europa Conference League on Thursday after a heavy 4–0 home defeat to AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of their round-of-16 tie.

The Dutch side advanced with a 6–1 aggregate victory, having already won the first leg 2–1.

It was Sparta’s fourth defeat in their last five competitive matches, capping a difficult run for the Prague club.