RIJEKA STOOD ONE STEP AWAY FROM A MIRACLE: Endo Scored in Spain, But Not Enough to Advance

RIJEKA STOOD ONE STEP AWAY FROM A MIRACLE: Endo Scored in Spain, But Not Enough to Advance The Round of 16 matches in the Conference League have concluded, and the eight quarterfinal teams are now known. Rijeka was eliminated by Strasbourg, and Rajo Vallecano advanced despite a loss to Samsunspor. Shakhtar and AZ Alkmaar also secured their places in the next round.

• Rijeka was eliminated from the Conference League after losing to Strasbourg 2-1, with Strasbourg advancing 3-2 on aggregate.
• Rajo Vallecano progressed to the quarterfinals despite a 1-0 loss to Samsunspor, having won the first leg 3-1.
• Shakhtar advanced after losing 2-1 to Lech, but their 3-1 win in the first leg was sufficient.
• AZ Alkmaar comfortably defeated Sparta 4-0, advancing 6-1 on aggregate.
• The quarterfinal pairings are Shakhtar vs. AZ Alkmaar, Crystal Palace vs. Fiorentina, Rajo Vallecano vs. AEK, and Mainz vs. Strasbourg.