Crystal Palace have won the UEFA Europa Conference League after a historic 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the decisive goal to deliver the club’s first-ever European trophy, Softfootball reports.
Oliver Glasner’s side once again produced a memorable performance on the big stage, capping off an extraordinary era under the Austrian manager in what was confirmed to be his final game in charge. Palace fans witnessed another unforgettable night just over a year after the club shocked Manchester City to win the FA Cup.
The breakthrough came early in the second half when Adam Wharton’s long-range effort was spilled by Augusto Batalla inside the six-yard box, allowing Mateta to react quickest and tap home the winner. The French striker completed a remarkable turnaround after nearly leaving the club in January following a failed move to AC Milan.
Rayo Vallecano pushed desperately for an equaliser late in the match as the game turned frantic in the closing stages, but Crystal Palace held firm to secure a famous European triumph in Leipzig.
The result sparked huge reactions from football fans across the world, with many congratulating Crystal Palace on one of the greatest achievements in the club’s history.
p champ says this is the best ways for Oliver Glasner to end his time at palace
Big congratulations to the team. A good way for Glasner to end his time at Palace, 2 trophies. One European and one domestic cup. Big win.
emmanuel ojo has bantered Manchester united while congratulating palaca
Congratulations to you, Manchester United fans cannot relate since their team went trophyless
icey gooner praised palace as one of the clubs with class in the premier league
Congratulations to Crystal Palace one of the clubs with Class in the Premier League
glasner goose gillet says selhurt deserves documentary
Selhurst Park deserves a documentary after this season honestly
arsenal 4 life has said arsenal will be crowned champions league winners this weekend
Say the third-tier Champions of Europe because Arsenal will be crowned champions of Europe on Saturday. Be there
Thousands of supporters celebrated back at Selhurst Park as the Eagles lifted the first continental trophy in club history.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane finished the 2025/26 campaign as Europe’s top scorer, winning the European Golden Boot, while Bayern president Herbert Hainer also confirmed the club want Michael Olise to remain in Munich despite growing interest in the winger.
