Rayo Vallecano and Strasbourg face off in a historic first encounter in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals. The match will take place at Estadio de Vallecas on April 30, 2026, with kick-off set for 20:00.
This is the first recorded encounter between Rayo Vallecano and Strasbourg. Rayo Vallecano is a Spanish La Liga team, while Strasbourg competes in France’s Ligue 1. Both teams reached this stage after strong performances in the quarter-finals.
Key quarter-final results:
Rayo Vallecano secured a 4-3 aggregate win over AEK Athens. and Strasbourg beat Mainz with a 4-2 aggregate score.
Rayo Vallecano’s last match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad. In contrast, Strasbourg comes off a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Lorient. Both teams enter the match with momentum.
Recent form shows Rayo Vallecano has recorded four wins, four losses, and two draws in their last ten games. Meanwhile, Strasbourg boasts five wins, two losses, and three draws during the same period.
Rayo’s top scorer is Alexandre Zurawski with three goals, matching Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli. Observers note that Rayo will lean on the energy of Vallecas—one of Spanish football’s most atmospheric grounds—to push them through.
Officials believe Rayo’s home record in this competition gives them an edge in this first leg. As one analyst noted, “There are several reasons to back Rayo, especially considering that you can get value odds of 2.16.” The outcome remains uncertain as both teams aim for a place in the final.