This week, three La Liga teams participated in their respective European competitions, aiming for semi-final berths. In the Europa League, Celta Vigo and Real Betis played at home against Freiburg and Braga, respectively. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano traveled to face AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League.
Celta Vigo’s European Journey Ends
Celta Vigo’s aspirations for a European comeback were dashed on Thursday as they suffered a decisive defeat against Freiburg at Balaidos. Despite the initial hope of overcoming the three-goal deficit from the first leg, Freiburg extended their lead by halftime with goals from Igor Matanovic and Yuito Suzuki. Suzuki scored his second after the break, bringing the aggregate score to 6-0. Williot Swedberg managed to score a consolation goal for Celta in stoppage time.
Real Betis Eliminated After Letting Lead Slip
Real Betis also exited the Europa League this season after conceding a two-goal advantage and ultimately being defeated by Braga. The home team had a strong start, with goals from Antony and Ez Abde putting them in a favorable position for the semi-finals. However, the Portuguese side staged a comeback. Pau Victor, Carvalho, Ricardo Horta, and Jean-Baptiste Gorby all found the net, eliminating Manuel Pellegrini’s team from the competition.
Rayo Vallecano Secures Conference League Semi-Final Spot
Rayo Vallecano has advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals, despite a loss in Athens. Their 3-0 lead from the first leg was eroded within 51 minutes as Zine (scoring twice) and Razvan Marin scored for AEK Athens. However, at the hour mark, Isi Palazon scored the crucial goal that propelled the Madrid club into the last four. They are set to face Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for a place in the final.
English Translation:
This week, three La Liga teams participated in their respective European competitions, aiming for semi-final berths. In the Europa League, Celta Vigo and Real Betis played at home against Freiburg and Braga, respectively. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano traveled to face AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League.
Celta Vigo’s European Journey Ends
Celta Vigo’s aspirations for a European comeback were dashed on Thursday as they suffered a decisive defeat against Freiburg at Balaidos. Despite the initial hope of overcoming the three-goal deficit from the first leg, Freiburg extended their lead by halftime with goals from Igor Matanovic and Yuito Suzuki. Suzuki scored his second after the break, bringing the aggregate score to 6-0. Williot Swedberg managed to score a consolation goal for Celta in stoppage time.
Real Betis Eliminated After Letting Lead Slip
Real Betis also exited the Europa League this season after conceding a two-goal advantage and ultimately being defeated by Braga. The home team had a strong start, with goals from Antony and Ez Abde putting them in a favorable position for the semi-finals. However, the Portuguese side staged a comeback. Pau Victor, Carvalho, Ricardo Horta, and Jean-Baptiste Gorby all found the net, eliminating Manuel Pellegrini’s team from the competition.
Rayo Vallecano Secures Conference League Semi-Final Spot
Rayo Vallecano has advanced to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals, despite a loss in Athens. Their 3-0 lead from the first leg was eroded within 51 minutes as Zine (scoring twice) and Razvan Marin scored for AEK Athens. However, at the hour mark, Isi Palazon scored the crucial goal that propelled the Madrid club into the last four. They are set to face Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for a place in the final.
