Crystal Palace reach Conference League final, face Rayo on 27 May
Palace will face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday, 27 May, 20:00 BST. Vallecano beat Strasbourg 2-0 on aggregate. Both clubs contest their first European final.
Palace want Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe, with agent Andy Bara set for Istanbul talks. Fee around €5m suits Palace, while Dinamo Zagreb also push to keep the Croatia keeper.
Predictions tip Palace 1-1 Everton, noting Palace’s Conference League focus and Everton’s strong away return keeping it level at Selhurst Park. Livescore
Palace join Fulham in targeting a coach dubbed the ‘next Andoni Iraola’ as a potential replacement if Oliver Glasner departs.
Palace reach the Conference League final after beating Shakhtar 2-1 on the night, 5-2 agg. Muñoz and Sarr score. Glasner, after FA Cup and Community Shield wins, eyes a European trophy. Livescore
Preview focuses on Everton ahead of Palace’s clash. Expect details on Dyche’s setup, away form and key threats as Palace juggle domestic duty with European final preparations.
Palace beat Shakhtar 2-1 on the night, 5-2 on aggregate, via a Henrique own goal and Ismaila Sarr. Eguinaldo replied. Glasner’s side face Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on 27 May, chasing European silverware.
FPL analysis tips Munoz for xGI and attacking threat, Mitchell for starts, while Lacroix and Canvot lead for bonus and DefCons. Rotation noted, with Canvot flagged as a cheaper DGW36 punt.
After reaching the Conference League final, Glasner grants a day off, says no fatigue and insists Palace will not ‘wave the white flag’ v Everton in DGW36, with more updates expected before Sunday.
Glasner sticks with the Poland XI: Henderson captains, Richards, Canvot, Lacroix at the back, Muñoz and Mitchell wing-backs, Wharton and Kamada, Sarr, Pino, Mateta. Sarr targets Conference League top scorer.
