The UEFA Conference League semi-final second legs took place on May 7, 2026, determining the two teams that will compete for the trophy. English club Crystal Palace and Spanish side Rayo Vallecano emerged victorious from their respective ties, booking their places in the final.
In the first match of the evening, Crystal Palace hosted Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk. Having won the first leg 3-1, the English club was in a strong position. The second leg concluded with the same scoreline, 3-1, in favor of Crystal Palace, confirming their aggregate victory and progression to the final.
The other semi-final saw French club Strasbourg welcome Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish side carried a 1-0 advantage from the first match. Rayo Vallecano managed to hold their lead in the return leg, securing a 1-0 win once again. This result sent them through to the final with a 2-0 aggregate score.
The final of the 2025/2026 Conference League season is scheduled for May 27. The venue for the showpiece event will be the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
This season's final will feature two clubs seeking their first major European trophy. Crystal Palace, a historic English club, and Rayo Vallecano, a passionate team from Madrid, will battle for the title.
The current holders of the Conference League trophy are Chelsea. The English giants won the 2024/2025 edition by defeating Spanish club Real Betis in a dominant 4-1 victory in the final.
Fans can look forward to an exciting conclusion to the European campaign as Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano prepare for their date with destiny in Leipzig.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.
