From around the league
Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Crystal Palace Conference League win brings Parish warning about what comes next
Steve Parish says Crystal Palace have gone up a level after their Conference League final win, but the chairman is already warning the club must fight to
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Adam Wharton’s party is on hold after Crystal Palace’s European win
Adam Wharton said a random UEFA doping test ruined his post-match party after Palace’s Conference League final win. He also praised Glasner.
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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Crystal Palace win first European trophy as Steve Parish hails breakthrough
Steve Parish said Crystal Palace’s first European trophy showed that sometimes the good guys win after the Conference League triumph over Rayo Vallecano.
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Adam Wharton misses part of Palace’s celebrations after doping control
Adam Wharton said he missed part of Crystal Palace’s trophy celebrations after a doping test, then praised Oliver Glasner after the 1-0 win.
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Adam Wharton final display fuels the Tuchel England debate
Adam Wharton starred as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for their first European trophy, reviving the Tuchel World Cup debate.
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Crystal Palace's first European trophy was won on nerve, not flourish
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig as Jean-Philippe Mateta's winner sealed a first European trophy and Europa League football.
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Crystal Palace injury update eases Glasner's final selection call
Wharton and Chris Richards were back in Crystal Palace training before the Conference League final, easing Glasner's selection concerns.
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Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano halted after medical emergency in the crowd
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano was briefly halted in the Conference League final after a medical emergency in the crowd, with Augusto Batalla alerting
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Crystal Palace fans clash in Leipzig before Conference League final
Police arrested two people and dispersed fans after clashes involving Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano supporters in Leipzig before the Conference League
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Monday, 25 May 2026
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Brennan Johnson reflects on a difficult Palace move before the Conference League final
Brennan Johnson says his January move to Crystal Palace has been a struggle, but Wednesday's Conference League final offers a reset.
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Crystal Palace one step ahead on volume, Rayo Vallecano sharper on efficiency in Leipzig final
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano meet in Leipzig for the Conference League final, with Palace's top attack facing Rayo's efficiency and both sides
Friday, 8 May 2026
Thursday, 7 May 2026
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Rayo Vallecano reach first European final after surviving late Strasbourg scare
Rayo Vallecano reached their first European final after beating Strasbourg 1-0 and 2-0 on aggregate, with Alemao scoring and Batalla saving a late penalty.
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Crystal Palace reach first European final with Sarr leading the way
Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 and 5-2 on aggregate as Ismaïla Sarr's winner sent them into a final against Rayo Vallecano.