Rayo Vallecano are on the brink of the Conference League semi-finals after a convincing win over AEK Athens
Rayo took control with an early goal and a VAR-awarded penalty, leaving AEK Athens needing a major comeback in the return leg.
- On Thursday, Rayo Vallecano defeated AEK Athens 3-0 at home, putting the Spanish club in a strong position to reach the Conference League semi-finals.
- Rayo reached the quarter-finals after skipping the play-off round and edging past Turkish side Samsunspor 3-2 on aggregate, while AEK progressed by eliminating NK Celje 4-2 over two legs.
- The scoring began after only two minutes, with Unai doubling the lead before Isi Palaz converted a penalty following a VAR review to finalize the 3-0 scoreline.
- AEK faced several missed opportunities, including a header from Barnab that struck the post, leaving the Greeks with a daunting task in next week's second leg in Athens.
- The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to face either FSV Mainz 05 or RC Strasbourg in the Conference League semi-finals.
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Rayo Vallecano are on the brink of the Conference League semi-finals after a convincing win over AEK Athens
Rayo Vallecano have one foot in the Conference League semi-finals after comfortably beating AEK Athens 3-0 at home on Thursday evening. The second leg is scheduled for next Thursday at 9:00 pm in Athens. The winner of this two-legged tie will face the winner of FSV Mainz 05 vs. RC Strasbourg in the semi-finals.
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