24 hours after PSG’s qualification for the Champions League, Strasbourg aims to reach a European final themselves, in the Conference League. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Racing will host Rayo Vallecano, whom they lost to 1-0 in the first leg.
Will French football relive the 2004 experience when two clubs reached a European final? Just a day after PSG booked their place, Strasbourg is looking to do the same in the Conference League against Rayo Vallecano on May 7, 2026.
Operation comeback: In the previous round, Alsace lost 2-0 to Mainz before winning 4-0 at home. Now, facing Rayo Vallecano, the task is clear: overturn the deficit to qualify.
Last European chance: This competition represents Racing’s last chance to play in Europe next year. Currently 8th in Ligue 1, Strasbourg missed an opportunity to move closer to 6th place after losing to Toulouse. Winning the Conference League would secure a spot in the Europa League group stage, giving Racing a chance for a new continental adventure.
After 2004: Recalling the 2004 experience when French clubs Monaco and Marseille reached European finals with disappointing outcomes. PSG, who eliminated Bayern Munich in the semifinals, will face Arsenal in Budapest on May 30 for a shot at the title. If Strasbourg advances, they would meet the winner of Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace.
Program: To watch Strasbourg vs. Rayo Vallecano, tune in to Canal + at 9:00 pm on Thursday.
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