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Rayo Vallecano coach Iñigo Pérez hailed his team's semifinal performance as their best under his tenure, setting an ambitious target to win the Conference League trophy for Vallecas.
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.
Rayo Vallecano captain Oscar Trejo reflects on the club's historic Conference League final qualification, a moment he never imagined possible in his decade-long tenure with the Madrid side.
The Premier League will have representatives in all three major European cup finals this season, with Arsenal in the Champions League, Aston Villa in the Europa League, and Crystal Palace in the Conference League.
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate to reach their first-ever European final. The Eagles will face Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League showpiece in Leipzig on May 27.
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.
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Conference League final, setting up a clash with Rayo Vallecano. Manager Oliver Glasner aims to end his tenure with a third major trophy.
Rayo Vallecano's advancement to the Conference League final has secured an additional Champions League place for La Liga, eliminating the Bundesliga's chance for a fifth CL spot. SC Freiburg's Europa League final qualification was not enough.
Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper Augusto Batalla celebrates reaching the Conference League final against Crystal Palace, calling it a triumph for the small club over giants.
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.
Rayo Vallecano reaches its first-ever European final in 102 years, defeating Strasbourg to set up a Conference League showdown with Crystal Palace on May 27.
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.
Aston Villa and Freiburg have secured their spots in the UEFA Europa League final, scheduled for May 20 at Istanbul's Tüpraş Stadium. The English side overcame Nottingham Forest, while the German club defeated Sporting Braga.
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 to advance to the UEFA Conference League final. They will face Rayo Vallecano in the championship match scheduled for May 27 in Leipzig.
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 to advance to the Conference League final. They will face Rayo Vallecano in the championship match scheduled for May 27 in Leipzig.
Atlético Madrid mathematically clinched their Champions League qualification on Thursday, May 7th, extending their streak to 14 consecutive seasons in Europe's elite club competition.
SC Freiburg fans stormed the pitch in jubilation after the club secured a place in a European final, with players declaring their intent to win the trophy. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Bundesliga side.
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.
Aston Villa's Europa League final against Freiburg could unlock a sixth Champions League spot for the Premier League, reshaping the European qualification race for clubs finishing sixth.