Crystal Palace Raih Juara UEFA Conference League 1-0

On 28 Mei 2026, the final of the UEFA Conference League took place at Leipzig Arena. Crystal Palace faced Rayo Vallecano and won 1‑0.

The game started with a tense atmosphere. Both sides struggled to create dangerous chances.

In the 25th minute, Rayo threatened. Pep Chavarria’s pass reached Alemao, but his shot missed.

Rayo had another chance in the 39th minute. Unai Lopez received the ball inside the penalty area, but his shot also missed.

Crystal Palace had a golden opportunity when Adam Wharton delivered a cross to Tyrick Mitchell. Mitchell’s header was off target.

After the break, the score remained 0‑0 until a decisive moment. Wharton fired a powerful shot from outside the box. The ball was diverted by Augusto Batalla, finding Jean‑Philippe Mateta, who headed it into the net in the 50th minute.

Rayo tried to equalise in the 55th minute. Yeremy Pino’s free kick was blocked by Batalla, and the goalkeeper saved a stray ball from the edge of the penalty area.

The Spanish side increased pressure. Sergio Camello had a free ball, but his shot fell short. Florian Lejeune attempted to head a corner from the right side, but the header missed the goal. Pedro Diaz tried a long‑range shot, but it also missed. Alemao’s long‑range attempt from outside the box was uncontrolled.

Despite several attempts, Rayo could not find a goal. The match ended 1‑0 in favour of Crystal Palace, securing the 2025/2026 UEFA Conference League title.

Lineups

• Crystal Palace: Henderson, Riad, Lacroix, Canvot, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Mateta.
• Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Ratiu, Lejeune, Ciss, Chavarría, Valentín, López, de Frutos, Palazón, García, Alemão.

In the end, Crystal Palace’s disciplined defence and a single decisive header proved enough to claim the Conference League trophy.