Rayo Vallecano faces Strasbourg this Thursday in Vallecas’s Estadio. The duel opens the UEFA Conference League semi-final. Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm Brasília time.
Both teams confirmed their starting lineups. Coach Iñigo Pérez opted for a formation with maximum strength at home. Gary O’Neil also defined the French team for the decisive match.
Escalação confirmed from Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano enters the field with Augusto Batalla in goal. The defense has Andrei Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss and Pep Chavarría. In midfield, Óscar Valentín and Unai López play. The attack relies on Ilias Akhomach, Isi Palazón, Jorge of Frutos and Alemão as a reference.
- Augusto Batalla in goal
- Defesa: Rațiu, Lejeune, Ciss and Chavarría
- Meio: Valentín and López
- Ataque: Akhomach, Palazón, from Frutos and Alemão
The Spanish team does not have Álvaro García, the main offensive name, who remains injured. Outros absences include Luiz Felipe and Diego Méndez. Isi Palazón, captain, takes a central role in creation.
Rayo reaches the semi-finals after a solid campaign. The team beat AEK Athens in the quarter-finals with a convincing performance. At home, Vallecas becomes an important ally.
Formação confirmed from Strasbourg
Strasbourg starts with Mike Penders in the meta. The defensive line has Abdoul Ouattara, Andrew Omobamidele, Ismaël Doukouré and Ben Chilwell. The middle has Maxi Oyedele and Samir El Mourabet. In the Diego Moreira attack, Julio Enciso, Martial Godo and Emanuel Emegha form the front.
- Mike Penders in goal
- Defesa: Ouattara, Omobamidele, Doukouré and Chilwell
- Meio: Oyedele and El Mourabet
- Ataque: Moreira, Enciso, Godo and Emegha
Valentín Barco is out due to suspension. Strasbourg is enjoying a good moment in Ligue 1 and leads goal statistics in the Conference League group stage. The fast attack will be the main weapon against the home team.
Estádio of Vallecas and Decision Climate
The stadium has the atmosphere of a big game. The Rayo fans prepared a mosaic to push the team from the beginning. The temperature should be between 16 and 19 degrees with the possibility of light rain. The pitch is in good condition according to UEFA inspection.
Rayo only lost once at home in the competition. The pressure from the fans could destabilize Strasbourg, which performs well abroad but faces a hostile environment.
Onde watch the match live
The live broadcast on Brasil is carried out by CazéTV on YouTube. The channel offers a free signal with narration in Portuguese. Prime Video also broadcasts in some regions.
Atualizações in real time are available on the official UEFA website, Sofascore and Flashscore. The Conference League platform promises video bidding and statistics.
Teams recent Histórico
Rayo Vallecano drew the last commitment for La Liga. The team shows offensive strength but needs to control the midfield against Strasbourg.
Strasbourg won 3-2 at Ligue 1. The French maintain a high volume of submissions and quick counterattacks. The duel pits Spanish momentum against French tactical organization.
Detalhes of arbitration and path in the competition
Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumšas is in charge of the game. Auxiliares from their federation and Polish VAR complete the trio. The decision seeks balance in a balanced confrontation.
The winner advances to the final scheduled for May 27th at Leipzig. The second leg takes place on May 7th at the Strasbourg stadium. Ambas teams seek their first title in Conference League.
Rayo dreams of unprecedented history. Strasbourg aims for continental glory after a good campaign. The result of the first leg dictates favoritism for the return.