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Three Moroccans in Conference League semifinals, one in Europa League
via Le Matin2 min read
Three Moroccan players have reached the semifinals of the Europa Conference League, while only one remains in the Europa League. In the Conference League, Yassine Gessime and Samir El Mourabet contributed to Strasbourg's historic qualification after a 4-0 victory over Mainz, overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit. El Mourabet played the entire match, with Gessime entering late. Chadi Riad helped Crystal Palace secure their spot despite a 2-1 second-leg loss to Fiorentina, following a 3-0 first-leg win. Ilias Akhomach also advanced with Rayo Vallecano after a strong performance. In the Europa League, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scored and assisted for Real Betis, but his team was eliminated by Braga 4-2. Sofyan Amrabat had a difficult night for Betis, conceding a penalty. Amine El Ouazzani, who remained on the bench for Braga in that match, is the sole Moroccan representative left in the Europa League. With Achraf Hakimi in the Champions League, and El Ouazzani, El Mourabet, Gessime, Riad, and Akhomach in the Conference League, Moroccan players are well-represented in European club competition semifinals.
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