Selhurst Park erupts as Crystal Palace secure first European trophy

FootballSports
28 May 2026 • 7:05 PM MYT
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Selhurst Park erupts as Crystal Palace secure first European trophy

  • Crystal Palace secured their first European trophy, winning the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.
  • The Eagles' 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park also earned them a spot in the Europa League.
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal, completing a significant turnaround for the player.
  • Fans celebrated the historic win by storming the pitch at Selhurst Park.
  • The match marked the final game for manager Oliver Glasner, who is departing the club after also achieving FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs.

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