Match Details
Rayo Vallecano faces Strasbourg in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-finals on April 30, 2026. The match is being played at Rayo's stadium in Vallecas, Madrid. This represents a significant milestone for the Spanish club, as it is only their second ever European campaign and their first in 25 years.
How to Watch
Multiple broadcasters and platforms are covering the match live, including beIN SPORTS, Flashscore.com, ESPN, BBC, and UEFA.com. The match is being widely promoted across sports media outlets, with numerous preview articles and betting coverage available.
Team Lineups
Both teams have announced their starting lineups for the match. For Rayo Vallecano, the squad features key players including captain Isi Palazon. Strasbourg's lineup sees defender Valentín Barco and Guéla Doué ruled out, with Camello named on the bench.
The Road to the Semi-Final
Rayo Vallecano eliminated Belarusian side Neman Grodno in the play-offs (August 2025) before defeating Greek giants AEK Athens 4-3 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. Their April 16 second leg saw them come back from 3-0 down in Athens, with Isi Palazon's crucial goal sparking an incredible comeback inspired by fan support.
Rayo's Unique Character
Rayo Vallecano is one of La Liga's smallest and strangest clubs, known for only selling paper tickets at the stadium with no online sales. The club operates from a municipal stadium with basic facilities in the working-class Madrid suburb of Vallecas. Despite these challenges, they have forged an exceptional bond between players, fans, and staff that has driven their historic European run. 
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