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Following the match, manager Gary O'Neil addressed the media, offering a candid assessment of the performance and the challenging season his squad has endured.\n\nThe manager pointed to a sluggish beginning as a critical factor in the defeat. He expressed frustration that his team failed to establish the necessary tempo and intensity from the opening whistle, particularly given the advantage of playing at home. O'Neil emphasized that such a slow start is unacceptable in a high-stakes semi-final, allowing the opposition to seize control of the match's momentum early on.\n\nDespite the disappointment, O'Neil was quick to defend his players' effort and character. He insisted that the squad should hold their heads high, acknowledging that they gave everything on the pitch. The manager highlighted the valuable experience gained by the young team throughout their continental campaign, framing the loss as a significant learning opportunity for their development.\n\nA key tactical admission from the press conference concerned team selection. O'Neil conceded that the decision to rush the returns of key players Barco and Doué from injury backfired. He confirmed that both players are now unavailable for the upcoming weekend fixture, a direct consequence of the gamble taken for the European semi-final. This move disrupted the team's overall cohesion and dynamic, which the manager felt was noticeably off.\n\nThe physical toll of the season was another major theme. O'Neil noted that defender El-Mourabet is completely exhausted from the sheer volume of minutes he has accumulated. This fatigue is symptomatic of a broader issue, as the manager detailed a long list of significant injury problems that have plagued the campaign. He specifically mentioned the absence of players like Emegha, Moreira, and Anselmino, which severely limited his options and consistency.\n\nThe departure of a key player, Sarr, was also cited as a disruptive blow. However, O'Neil pinpointed a specific moment in February when he received news of a serious injury to Panichelli as a turning point that made the season's objectives incredibly difficult to achieve. He used this to illustrate the fragility of a squad's plans when core components are removed.\n\nIn his concluding remarks, O'Neil offered a philosophical take on success in football. He stated plainly that to win a trophy, a team requires two essential ingredients: its best players available and a measure of good fortune. On this occasion, Strasbourg lacked both, and the manager accepted the result with grace, giving full credit to Rayo Vallecano as the deserved victors.\n\nThe elimination marks the end of a commendable European run for Strasbourg, but it also underscores the immense challenges of competing on multiple fronts with a depleted squad. The focus now shifts to domestic duties, though the manager's comments suggest the team will be significantly weakened for their next match as they continue to manage the physical and emotional fallout from their Conference League exit.\n\nBased on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.","news","Strasbourg manager Gary O'Neil discusses his team's Conference League semi-final elimination against Rayo Vallecano, citing a poor start, injury struggles, and the need for luck in football.","326255037997125632","Strasbourg","328075377391964161","326135653702045696","UEFA Europa Conference League","327052252315389952","Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano","2026-05-07T22:20:55Z","o-neil-reflects-on-strasbourg-s-conference-league-exit-players-should-be-proud","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FGary-o-neil-apres-l-elimination-de-strasbourg-en-demi-finales-de-ligue-conference-contre-le-rayo-vallecano-les-joueurs-doivent-etre-fiers\u002F1674053#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[50,45,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326257536049090560","326222707169431552","326222767416414208","326257537865224192","326257538016219136","326257546392244224",[51,46,69,70,71,72,73,74],"Nice","Anderlecht","Lesotho","Estoril","Casa Pia","Nottingham Forest","O'Neil Reflects on Strasbourg's Conference League Exit: 'Players Should Be Proud'",[77,109,142,161],{"awayTeamId":78,"awayTeamName":79,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":80,"homeTeamId":81,"homeTeamName":82,"id":83,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":85,"publishedAt":86,"slug":87,"sourceName":88,"sourceURL":89,"teamId":90,"teamName":91,"teamIds":92,"teamNames":100,"title":108},"326257565535047680","Real Madrid","LaLiga's penultimate team has 39 points and faces relegation, far more than in England or Italy. Uzquiano on survival, Barcelona's title, and Griezmann's exit.","326257565195309056","Barcelona","331734881321095169","327052734794567680","Barcelona vs Real Madrid","2026-05-18T07:55:45Z","laliga-relegation-fight-39-points-not-enough-to-survive","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Fradio\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F18\u002Fguille-uzquiano-inglaterra-italia-penultimo-20-21-puntos-espana-39.html","326257565467938816","Levante",[90,81,78,93,94,95,96,97,98,99],"326257565778317312","326257565811871744","326257565669265408","326257565845426176","326257565501493248","326257593276174336","326222711682502656",[91,82,79,101,102,103,104,105,106,107],"Osasuna","Elche","Girona","Mallorca","Espanyol","New Stars","England","LaLiga Relegation Fight: 39 Points Not Enough to Survive",{"awayTeamId":110,"awayTeamName":111,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":112,"homeTeamId":113,"homeTeamName":114,"id":115,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":116,"matchName":117,"publishedAt":118,"slug":119,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":120,"teamId":113,"teamName":114,"teamIds":121,"teamNames":131,"title":141},"326257535952621568","Marseille","Aubameyang's extinguisher celebration against Rennes followed his suspension for a prank. 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The Spanish side will defend their narrow lead, knowing a clean sheet or an away goal could seal their progression. The winner of this tense knockout tie advances to the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.",0,{"code":197,"id":50,"imagePath":198,"name":51,"slug":199},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F95.png","strasbourg","2026-05-07T19:00:00Z",90,"uefa-europa-conference-league","strasbourg-vs-rayo-vallecano-2026-05-07","finished",[]]