12.03.2026 23:00
In the first match of the UEFA Conference League Round of 16, Samsunspor lost to Rayo Vallecano 3-1. The return match will be played on Thursday, March 19.
In the first match of the last 16 round of the UEFA Conference League, Samsunspor faced the Spanish representative Rayo Vallecano. The match, played at the Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium, was won by the visiting team Rayo Vallecano, 3-1.
SAMSUNSPOR'S STARTING 11
Head Coach Thorsten Fink maintained the squad from the last Super League match against Fenerbahçe. Samsunspor started the match against Rayo Vallecano with the starting 11 of Okan Kocuk, Yunus Emre Çitf, Satka, Van Drongelen, Tomasson, Celil Yüksel, Makoumbou, Ntcham, Mendes, Holse, and Mouandilmadji.
WE MADE OUR CHANCES DIFFICULT
The goals that brought victory to Rayo Vallecano were scored by Alemao in the 15th and 78th minutes, and Alvaro Garcia in the 40th minute. Samsunspor's only goal came from Marius Mouandilmadji in the 21st minute.
THE RETURN MATCH IN SPAIN
The return match of this encounter will be played in Spain on Thursday, March 19, at 23:00. Our representative Samsunspor will need at least a 3-goal victory to advance to the next round.