HNK Rijeka attempted to overturn a first leg defeat with a 1:1 draw against RC Strasbourg in the return leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 match. Despite playing competitively in Strasbourg, the Croatian team was unable to score the two goals needed to advance, following their 2:1 loss in the first match at home.

The game was marked by a solid defensive performance from Strasbourg, which allowed them to maintain their lead from the first leg. Rijeka had several chances to score but could not breakthrough the French side's defense. As a result, RC Strasbourg progressed to the quarter-finals with a total aggregate score of 3:2, while HNK Rijeka's journey in European competition came to an end, despite their commendable effort in the return match.

Following this elimination, HNK Rijeka will now focus on their domestic league campaign as they aim to secure a strong finish and potentially achieve success in the national championship. The team is tasked with maintaining their form after a challenging exit from European competition, underscoring their resilience and determination to succeed in local contests.