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The official for the second leg of Strasbourg-Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League has been confirmed. Rayo holds a 1-0 aggregate lead after Alemao's goal in the first leg. The match takes place Thursday at La Meinau.
Jorge de Frutos cautions that Rayo Vallecano's first-leg victory over Strasbourg in the Conference League semifinals offers no safety, as the return leg promises to be a tough battle.
Arsenal's 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid locks them into the final, leaving Spain's extra Champions League spot reliant on Rayo Vallecano's coefficient performances. Germany still has Bayern Munich and Freiburg in contention.
Rayo Vallecano arrived in Strasbourg with their entire squad, including injured and unregistered players, ahead of Thursday's crucial Conference League match. The club aims to reach a historic final.
Chelsea have reportedly added former Barcelona boss Xavi to their four-man shortlist after an update on Andoni Iraola. The Blues are searching for a permanent head coach following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.