Shakhtar Donetsk and Crystal Palace Advance to Conference League Semifinals
Four teams have been confirmed as advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Conference League. Shakhtar Donetsk secured their place after a 2-5 victory against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg. The aggregate score was 2-5, with Shakhtar Donetsk progressing.
Crystal Palace will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first semifinal. Palace advanced after a 2-4 aggregate victory over Fiorentina, securing the second semifinal spot. The Spanish team, Rayo Vallecano, also qualified for the semifinals, eliminating AEK Athens with a 3-4 aggregate score.
Strasbourg will complete the quartet in the semifinals after defeating Mainz 4-2 across two legs. The matchups for the Conference League semifinals are now set: Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano vs.
Strasbourg.
