Crystal Palace eye Conference League glory in Leipzig
Report claims a Palace player has likely made his final Selhurst appearance with a summer transfer ‘scheduled’, though no name or details are given.
Opta rates Palace 51.2% to win in 90 minutes and 64.2% overall. Glasner seeks another trophy, with a tight game likely given low xG against both sides. Richards unlikely, Wharton a doubt.
Palace name their travelling squad for the Conference League final vs Rayo Vallecano, with Chris Richards and Adam Wharton included despite recent injuries. Fitness updates due in Glasner’s briefing.
Roy Hodgson hails Palace’s smart recruitment and leadership, namechecking Muñoz, Wharton, Guéhi, Olise, Eze and Mateta, as he sends support before the club’s first European final.
Will Hughes hails Palace’s resilience through a 60-game season, citing unity, intensity and a small-squad effort as key as they face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig.
Captain Dean Henderson discusses mental battles since FA Cup triumph as he leads Crystal Palace into the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.
Palace meet Spanish opponents competitively for the first time against Rayo Vallecano, though friendlies include a famed 3-4 loss to Real Madrid at Selhurst Park in 1962 featuring Ferenc Puskás.
Brennan Johnson targets Conference League glory with Palace in Leipzig after a tough mid-season move, aiming to deliver a ‘perfect parting gift’ for Oliver Glasner despite a goal drought.
Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, linked with Crystal Palace, is approached by AC Milan after leaving the Cherries, who he led into Europe with an 18-match unbeaten run.
Oliver Glasner targets a perfect farewell in Leipzig as Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final after FA Cup and Community Shield wins amid fan unrest and key exits.
Ex-Palace favourite Aki Riihilahti explains pushing UEFA for broader access to Europe, praising competitions like the Conference League as Palace reach their first European final.
