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Strasbourg storm back to deny Mainz; Shakhtar, Palace and Rayo joy
TL;DR
Racing Strasbourg defeated Mainz 4-0 at home, winning 4-2 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals. Shakhtar Donetsk also advanced after a 2-2 draw with AZ Alkmaar, securing a 5-2 aggregate victory.
Key points
- Racing Strasbourg won 4-0 against Mainz
- Strasbourg advanced 4-2 on aggregate
- Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 with AZ Alkmaar
- Shakhtar advanced 5-2 on aggregate
- Strasbourg will face Crystal Palace next
Racing Strasbourg1. FSV Mainz 05Shakhtar DonetskAZ Alkmaar
Racing Strasbourg's Julio Enciso celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter final second leg soccer match between Racing Strasbourg and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Stade de la Meinau. Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa
Racing Strasbourg flew past Mainz 4-0 at home on Thursday and 4-2 on aggregate to land in the Conference League semi-finals after a special comeback in their stadium made of aircraft parts.
Shakhtar Donetsk, despite the war still raging in Ukraine, also progressed after a 2-2 draw at AZ Alkmaar secured a 5-2 aggregate success.
The 2009 UEFA Cup champions will next face Crystal Palace, who finished off Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate following a 2-1 defeat in Italy.
Rayo Vallecano lost 3-1 at AEK Athens but clinched a 4-3 overall victory and next take on Strasbourg over two legs on April 30 and May 7.
Germans Mainz were 2-0 up from last week's home leg against Strasbourg but hit serious turbulence at the Stade de La Meinau, famously rebuilt using discarded planes.
prodded in from close range for the French side, owned by backers BlueCo, and 's powerful header levelled the overall tie at half-time.
Q&A
How did Racing Strasbourg perform against Mainz in the UEFA Europa Conference League?
Racing Strasbourg won 4-0 against Mainz at home, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate victory.
What was the outcome of the Shakhtar Donetsk vs AZ Alkmaar match?
Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 with AZ Alkmaar, advancing with a 5-2 aggregate score.
Who will Racing Strasbourg face in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League?
Racing Strasbourg will face Crystal Palace in the semi-finals.
