Conference League: Strasbourg stun Mainz to reach historic semi-finals

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April 17, 2026
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Strasbourg defeated Mainz, overcoming a two-goal deficit to reach the Conference League semi-finals for the first time.

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Strasbourg stunned Mainz, overcoming a two-goal deficit at home to thrash their opponents and reach the semi-finals of the Conference League. This marks the first time the Alsatians have advanced to this stage of a European competition. The victory was spurred on by their home crowd at the Meinau, with Ivorian RC Strasbourg midfielder Abdoul Ouattara scoring the equalizer.

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