The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the Conference League semi-final as French side Strasbourg prepare to host Spanish club Rayo Vallecano in the second leg of their tie. The match is scheduled for May 7th, with the action kicking off at 22:00 Moscow Standard Time (MSK). The venue for this crucial encounter will be the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg.
Rayo Vallecano carry a slender advantage into the away leg after securing a 1-0 victory in the first match. That initial game was played at their home ground, the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas in Madrid. The Spanish club will now look to defend their lead on French soil and book their place in the final.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, face the challenge of overturning the deficit in front of their own supporters. Their path to this semi-final saw them overcome German club Mainz in the quarter-finals. Strasbourg progressed by winning the two-legged tie with an aggregate score of 4-2.
Rayo Vallecano's journey to the last four was also a hard-fought affair. They advanced past Greek side AEK Athens in the quarter-final round. The Spanish team secured their semi-final spot by winning the aggregate contest 4-3.
For fans looking to catch all the live action, the broadcast will be available through the Okko streaming service. Additionally, a live stream of the match will be accessible via the Okko page on the Championat.com website, providing multiple viewing options for the audience.
This second leg promises to be a tense and tactical battle, with Strasbourg needing to attack to find goals while Rayo Vallecano will aim to manage the game and protect their narrow lead. The outcome will determine which club advances to the Conference League final for the 2025/2026 season.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.
