Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano Highlights and Objectives
UEFA Europa Convention League
7:00 PMCould 7, 2026
Semi-finals
Strasbourg0 – 1
HT:(0 – 1)
Mixture:(0 – 2)
Rayo Vallecano*Stade de la Meinau
Referee: Ivan Kružliak, Slovakia
Strasbourg
Rayo Vallecano
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1.59
Anticipated targets (xG)
1.63
Passing
362 (84%)
Correct passes
374 (84%)
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39
G
Mike Penders
D
Ben Chilwell
25′ Holding
2
D
Andrew Omobamidele
6
D
Ismael Doukouré (C)
22
D
Guéla Doué
29
M
Samir El Mourabet
20
M
Martial Godo
42
M
Abdoul Ouattara
32
M
Valentín Barco
M
Diego Moreira
80′ Unsportsmanlike conductF
Julio Enciso
90+4′ Substitutes
38
F
Jean-Baptiste Bosey
37
F
Ghianny Kodia
8
M
Maxi Oyedele
83
M
Rafael Luis
80
F
Gessime Yassine
17
M
Mathis Amougou
43
D
Yoann Becker
24
D
Lucas Høgsberg
1
G
Karl-Johan Johnsson
60
G
Gabriel Kerckaert
F
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
67′ Changed by S. El MourabetM
Sebastian Nanasi
46′ Changed by B. ChilwellG
Augusto Batalla
88′ Delay of recreation
3
D
Josep Chavarría
6
D
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
24
D
Florian Lejeune
2
D
Andrei Rațiu
M
Óscar Valentín (C)
86′ RoughingM
Unai López
86′ Delay of recreation
22
M
Pacha
7
M
Isi Palazón
19
M
Jorge de Frutos
UEFA Europa Convention League Standings – UEFA Convention League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Rayo Vallecano claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Strasbourg within the UEFA Europa Convention League closing at Stade de la Meinau, with Alemão’s first-half strike proving decisive regardless of a late penalty miss.
Rayo Vallecano arrived in Strasbourg searching for their first European trophy. The Spanish facet had navigated a difficult path by way of the competitors. Strasbourg hosted the ultimate, hoping to assert continental glory on dwelling soil.
Vallecano began brightly and created early probabilities. The guests dominated possession and territorial play from kickoff. Strasbourg struggled to seek out rhythm within the opening levels.
Within the forty second minute, Alemão broke the impasse. The ahead obtained possession and struck a medical end previous Mike Penders. Vallecano’s stress lastly yielded reward simply earlier than the interval.
Penders had stored Strasbourg within the contest with a number of vital saves. The goalkeeper made seven stops throughout the 90 minutes. His efficiency proved essential in limiting Vallecano’s benefit.
Strasbourg wanted to reply after the restart. The house facet adjusted their strategy and created extra attacking alternatives. Nonetheless, they might not discover the equalizer regardless of elevated stress.
Vallecano defended resolutely all through the second half. Augusto Batalla and Florian Lejeune marshaled the again line successfully. The Spanish outfit absorbed Strasbourg’s assaults with self-discipline.
Stress mounted as the ultimate whistle approached. Strasbourg pressed ahead desperately searching for a breakthrough. The hosts earned a late penalty within the 94th minute.
J. Enciso stepped as much as take the spot kick. Nonetheless, the striker’s effort went large of the goal. The miss proved deadly to Strasbourg’s hopes of forcing additional time.
Vallecano’s statistics instructed the story of their dominance. They recorded 22 whole pictures in comparison with Strasbourg’s 11. The guests additionally boasted superior anticipated targets at 1.63 versus 1.59.
Possession was practically even at 51-49 p.c. Vallecano accomplished 374 passes with 84 p.c accuracy. Strasbourg managed 362 correct passes from 429 whole makes an attempt.
Rayo Vallecano lifted the UEFA Europa Convention League trophy. The Madrid membership claimed their maiden European title. Strasbourg’s dream of European glory resulted in heartbreak at dwelling.
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