RC Strasbourg vs HNK Rijeka

Strasbourg booked their spot in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Rijeka at the Stade de la Meinau. The French side advanced 3-2 on aggregate after a tense second leg that saw the Croatian visitors push hard for a comeback. Rijeka struck first through Toni Fruk in the 21st minute, with Amer Gojak providing the assist, and suddenly the tie was level on aggregate. The visitors sensed blood, but Strasbourg weathered the storm and regrouped after the break. Valentin Barco settled the nerves on 71 minutes, finishing smartly after a clever pass from Sebastian Nanasi to restore the hosts' cushion. Rijeka picked up two bookings — Anel Husic and Stjepan Radeljic — as frustration crept in. The result sends Strasbourg into the last eight, capping a composed two-legged display. For Rijeka, a spirited European run comes to an end despite a gutsy performance across both legs.