Europa Conference League Second Legs: Away Sides Hold Strong Advantage in All Ties
April 16, 2026
Shakhtar, Crystal Palace and Rayo took control in the first legs, with Mainz also ahead. The picture is largely set before the second legs.
Quarter-final second legs in the UEFA Europa Conference League take place today, with away teams holding strong advantages across all four ties.
AZ Alkmaar host Shakhtar Donetsk after a 3-0 first-leg result. Shakhtar are firmly in control, while AZ face a difficult task to turn the tie around.
Fiorentina take on Crystal Palace, with Palace leading 3-0 from the first leg. The English side looks well positioned to progress.
Strasbourg face FSV Mainz 05 after a 2-0 defeat in the first leg. Mainz carry the advantage into the second leg.
In the final matchup, AEK Athens meet Rayo Vallecano. Rayo’s 3-0 win puts them in a strong position to advance.
Based on first-leg results, the outcome of all four ties appears largely defined. However, second-leg dynamics can still introduce unexpected shifts.
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