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Freiburg secures a 3-1 home win against Braga in the Europa League semi-final second leg, advancing to the final where they will face Aston Villa. A red card early in the match shaped the contest.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praises his team's 'incredible' journey to the Conference League final after a 5-2 aggregate win, setting up a clash with Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Arda Turan shares his emotional response following the team's Conference League semi-final loss to Crystal Palace, highlighting the pride in their achievement.
Analysis of Julio Enciso's difficult debut for Strasbourg, featuring a missed penalty and zero shots in a loss to Rayo Vallecano. What this performance means for the team's attack.
Strasbourg's Conference League hopes ended in a penalty dispute between Julio Enciso and Martial Godo, leading to a missed spot-kick and a 1-0 aggregate defeat to Rayo Vallecano.
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.
Diego Moreira criticizes Strasbourg's lack of unity and desire after their Conference League semi-final elimination by Rayo Vallecano, highlighting internal issues and fan tensions.
Inigo Pérez hails a 'dream realized' as Rayo Vallecano beat Strasbourg 1-0 away to book their place in the Ligue Conférence final, marking a historic achievement for the Spanish club.
Strasbourg's Mike Penders delivered a valiant goalkeeping display, but Alemao's first-half header proved decisive as Rayo Vallecano advanced. Julio Enciso had a quiet match in the victory.
Strasbourg fell 0-1 on aggregate to Rayo Vallecano in the Ligue Conférence semi-finals, highlighting the struggles of French clubs (excluding PSG) in European semi-finals since 2010.
Spain earns a fifth automatic group stage entry for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, thanks to Rayo Vallecano's victory in the Conference League semi-finals.
Tensions boiled over as RC Strasbourg ultras confronted players after their Ligue Conférence semi-final loss to Rayo Vallecano. Captain Emmanuel Emegha's attempt to calm the situation backfired, leading to a heated exchange.
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano have secured their places in the UEFA Conference League final. Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, was eliminated in the semi-finals by Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace advanced to the UEFA Europa Conference League final after defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate. Daichi Kamada started and played a key role in the victory.
Strasbourg manager Gary O'Neil makes a surprise selection by starting Guéla Doué, who hasn't played in a month due to illness, for their crucial Conference League semi-final second leg against Rayo Vallecano.
Eintracht Frankfurt manager Albert Riera will leave the club this summer. The Spanish coach, who took charge in January 2026, previously attracted interest from Spartak Moscow.
Watch the live stream of the Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano Conference League semi-final second leg on May 7 at 22:00 MSK. Rayo Vallecano leads 1-0 from the first match.
Crystal Palace host Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their Conference League semi-final on May 7. The match kicks off at 22:00 Moscow time at Selhurst Park, with live coverage on Okko.
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Arda Turan remains hopeful despite a 3-1 first-leg deficit against Crystal Palace, emphasizing the team's resilience and the symbolic significance of their European run amidst conflict.
Strasbourg manager Gary O'Neil expresses confidence ahead of their Conference League semi-final second leg against Rayo Vallecano, with key players Valentin Barco and Guéla Doué returning to the squad.