Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Rayo Vallecano travel to Strasbourg for the second leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final at Stade de La Meinau on Thursday, 7 May (21:00 CET). Strasbourg must overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to reach the final in Leipzig on 27 May.
Strasbourg have remained unbeaten at home in this season’s Conference League group and knockout stages (W3 D3) but need a win to advance, as a draw will not suffice. The team recently lost 1-2 to Toulouse in Ligue 1 before this fixture.
Rayo Vallecano secured a 1-0 first-leg victory and aim to stay resilient in the away match. Coach Iñigo Pérez noted the team deserved more goals in the first leg but values their progress. Captain Isi Palazón emphasized their determination to win despite the challenge of playing away.
Strasbourg coach Gary O'Neil praised his young squad for their courage in the first leg, mentioning the difficulty due to a lack of substitutes. Rayo forward Jorge de Frutos also acknowledged Strasbourg's strength at home.