Crystal Palace will take on Rayo Vallecano in their first-ever European final after a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park and a 5-2 aggregate Conference League semi-final victory over Shakhtar Donetsk helped the Eagles book a place in Leipzig.
Ismaila Sarr put the tie beyond doubt after Shakhtar had teased a comeback when Eguinaldo’s super effort cancelled out his side’s own goal.
The win provides a potential fairytale ending for the outgoing Oliver Glasner, who has presided over the most successful spell in the club’s history. In the space of a year, Palace have the chance to add the Conference League trophy to a cabinet that includes the FA Cup and Community Shield.
The Eagles can also find some solace in the fact that on the same night they reached the final, Nottingham Forest were dumped out of the Europa League by Aston Villa.
Forest had played a part in Palace being denied a spot in the Europa League by UEFA despite winning the FA Cup.
More to follow…
What’s coming up for Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace return to Premier League action on Sunday May 10 against Everton, live on Sky Sports; kick-off at 2pm.
Sunday 10th May 1:00pm
Kick off 2:00pm
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