Crystal Palace face Rayo Vallecano in conference league final

Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano will contest the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday evening in Leipzig. Both clubs are seeking their first European trophy. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST.

Oliver Glasner, who led Crystal Palace to the FA Cup last season, has prepared his squad by studying extensive footage of Rayo Vallecano. The Austrian coach hopes his players remain relaxed and enjoy the occasion ahead of his final game in charge. Palace reached the final after finishing 15th in the Premier League and have scored a competition-high 25 goals this season.

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Composite photo of fans and players celebrating home shutout victories in UEFA Conference League quarter-finals: Crystal Palace, Rayo Vallecano, Mainz, and Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Hosts secure convincing wins in Conference League quarter-finals

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Several home teams dominated the UEFA Conference League quarter-final first legs on Thursday, with Crystal Palace, Rayo Vallecano, Mainz and Shakhtar Donetsk all posting shutout victories. Crystal Palace defeated Fiorentina 3-0 at Selhurst Park, while Rayo Vallecano beat AEK Athens by the same scoreline. Mainz prevailed 2-0 over Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk triumphed 3-0 against AZ Alkmaar.

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the 2026 Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday night.

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Crystal Palace won the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig. Mateta scored the only goal in the 50th minute.

Barcelona return to La Liga action against Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Sunday, with a chance to extend their four-point lead at the top of the table. Hansi Flick's side arrive in strong form after a 7-2 Champions League win over Newcastle. Rayo Vallecano sit 13th and remain unbeaten in their last six league matches.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice in the closing stages to give Crystal Palace a 2-1 comeback victory over Newcastle United at Selhurst Park. The win moved Palace above their opponents into 13th place in the Premier League, with both teams on 42 points. Newcastle had led through William Osula but failed to hold on.

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