Europa Conference League semifinal schedule and final location announced

The semifinals of the Europa Conference League are set to begin with the first-leg matches scheduled for April 30. Shakhtar Donetsk will face Crystal Palace at the Henryk Reyman Stadium in Krakow, while Rayo Vallecano hosts Strasbourg in Madrid. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 22:00. The return legs are set for May 7, which will determine the two finalists for the championship match. The final of the tournament is officially confirmed to take place on May 27 in Leipzig. Regarding team news, Rayo Vallecano coach Inigo Perez will miss injured players Luiz Felipe and Alvaro Garcia, while Palazon is suspended for La Liga but available for European competition. Strasbourg manager O'Neil faces absences due to injuries for Anselmino, Panichelli, Amougu, and Barco. This marks the first time Rayo Vallecano has reached the final four of a European tournament, while Shakhtar Donetsk seeks their second European title since winning the UEFA Cup in 2009.