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Rayo Vallecano Battles Strasbourg in Historic Semifinal
30 Apr
Summary
- This is the first-ever meeting between Rayo Vallecano and Strasbourg.
- Vallecano reached the semifinals in their debut Conference League season.
- Strasbourg is in a European competition semifinal for the first time this century.
Rayo Vallecano and Strasbourg are set to clash in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semifinals at Estadio de Vallecas. This is a historic occasion for both clubs.
Vallecano has reached the final four in their inaugural Conference League campaign. They enter the match following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad in La Liga last week, where a late equalizer and stoppage-time winner secured a point.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, makes its first appearance in a European semifinal this century. They also secured a thrilling victory in their quarterfinal tie, coming from behind to win 3-2 against Lorient in Ligue 1 with a 10th-minute stoppage-time winner.
The hosts defeated AEK Athens 4-3 on aggregate in the quarterfinals, while Strasbourg overcame Mainz 4-2 on aggregate after overturning a two-goal deficit from the first leg.
