Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace failed in its quest for the Conference League final, losing 0-1 to Rayo Vallecano at the Meinau. The Strasbourg club lacked energy and desire to hope for a comeback. Coach Gary O'Neil said his team lacked everything, including a number 9 to weigh on the opposing defense. The Strasbourgeois missed their Conference League semifinal return against Rayo Vallecano, beaten 1-0 in Madrid and again 1-0 at home. The goal of the defeat was scored by Alemao on a corner in the 42nd minute. The absences of attackers Joaquin Panichelli and Emanuel Emegha due to injuries deprived Racing of a nuisance up front. Paraguayan Julio Enciso finally got to take a penalty, but missed it. Efficiency also eluded Racing, who couldn't equalize despite the entry of Sebastian Nanasi. With this defeat, Racing had a bad night and their end of the season in Ligue 1 looks chaotic and without European qualification. The Strasbourg club presented the youngest team in Europe in the Conference League and managed to be present in three competitions until the end of April. Racing made a little bit of history, but the step was too high to reach the final. The Strasbourg club played more than forty games this season and fatigue is taking its toll. Rayo's players had the desire to want and showed aggression to recover the ball or to overflow. Racing failed to react and paid the price for their defeat. Disappointment and sadness are the words that sum up this failed evening for Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace. The club's European campaign has come to an end, but they can still be proud of their achievements. Diego Moreira admitted that the team lacked energy and desire, but also acknowledged that they had a great run in the Conference League. The future looks uncertain for Racing, but they will look to bounce back from this defeat and finish the season strong.