RC Strasbourg Alsace and Rijeka played to a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Europa Conference League on March 20, 2026, at the Stade de la Meinau. The evenly contested match leaves the knockout tie wide open ahead of the second leg in Croatia. Strasbourg took the lead in the first half through a well-worked team move, sending the home fans into celebration. Rijeka, however, grew into the game and deservedly found an equalizer in the second half, capitalizing on a period of sustained pressure. Both teams had chances to win it late on, with the woodwork being struck at one end and a last-ditch block saving a certain goal at the other. The draw is a fair reflection of the balance of play, with neither side able to land a decisive blow. The Strasbourg coach noted the fine margins in European football, while his Rijeka counterpart was satisfied with the away goal and the performance. The starting lineups featured a mix of domestic league regulars and European experience for both clubs.