Here’s the latest I can summarize based on recent coverage:
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Crystal Palace reached their first European final in the UEFA Conference League, defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate, with Ismaila Sarr sealing their progress in the second leg. This marked a historic achievement for the club in continental competition.[7]
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The final is scheduled to be played in Leipzig on May 27, with Palace set to face Rayo Vallecano. The tie’s outcome will determine Palace’s first major European trophy in club history.[3][7]
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Earlier legs had Palace building a strong lead in the semi-final, including a 3-1 first leg in which Sarr, Daichi Kamada, and Jorgen Strand Larsen were among the goals, before completing the aggregate victory in the return leg.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official confirmations (date/time, stadium, broadcast details) from current sources and provide a concise, cited update. Would you like me to do that? Also, I can summarize key match reports or create a quick timeline of Palace’s European run this season.
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Crystal Palace took a giant step towards the UEFA Conference League final in their first season of European football with a 3-1 semi-final, first leg win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday. Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada and Jorgen Strand Larsen in Poland put the Eagles in command of the tie despite a spirited performance from the Ukrainian league leaders. … "It's a nice half-time lead, but not more," said Palace manager Oliver Glasner. "It was a huge impact from the bench. So overall...
www.thescore.comCrystal Palace swept past Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate to reach their first-ever European final on Thursday, giving...
news.rthk.hkReport as Crystal Palace set up a UEFA Conference League semi-final clash with Shakhtar Donetsk after beating Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate; Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring before Fiorentina fought back, scoring twice; Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix came off injured in the first half
www.skysports.comCrystal Palace set a new club record as they started their Conference League campaign with a 2-0 win over Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kiev at the Motor Lublin Arena in Poland.
www.rte.ieLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukEverything you need to know about the 2026 Conference League final between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano including the date, time and stadium details.
news.paddypower.comCrystal Palace took a giant step towards the UEFA Conference League final in their first season of European football with a 3-1 semi-final, first leg win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday.Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Daichi Kamada and Jorgen Strand Larsen in Poland put the Eagles in command of the tie despite a spirited performance from the Ukrainian league leaders.Shakhtar have remained remarkably competitive in European football despite their long exile from Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict...
www.thescore.comReport as Crystal Palace secure spot in their first European final; Shakhtar scored an early own goal before Eguinaldo struck to level things up; Ismaila Sarr put the tie beyond doubt early in the second half as Palace cruised; Palace to play Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig final on May 27
www.skysports.comIsmaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace reached the UEFA Conference League 2025-26 quarterfinals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over AEK Larnaca, winning by the same score on aggregate.
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