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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Match preview and team news
TL;DR
Crystal Palace hosts Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park, aiming for their first major European final after a 3–1 first leg win. Shakhtar needs a historic win in England to overturn the deficit.
Key points
- Crystal Palace aims for their first major European final
- They lead 3–1 on aggregate after the first leg
- Ismaïla Sarr scored the fastest goal in Conference League history
- Shakhtar needs a historic win on English soil
- Shakhtar recently beat Dynamo Kyiv to near their league title
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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Match preview and team news
Crystal Palace host Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park on Thursday, looking to secure their first-ever major European final berth.
The Eagles hold a commanding aggregate lead following a clinical 3–1 victory in the first leg in Poland. Ismaïla Sarr opened the scoring after just 21 seconds, recording the fastest goal in Conference League history.
Oliver Glasner significantly rotated his squad for the weekend loss at Bournemouth to ensure his stars are fresh. Shakhtar arrive in London needing a historic first win on English soil to overturn the two-goal deficit. The Ukrainian champions beat Dynamo Kyiv 2–1 on Sunday to nearly seal their domestic league title.
Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Match preview and team news
- Competition: UEFA Conference League
- Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Selhurst Park
- Referee: Alejandro Hernández
- VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande
- Last Meeting: Shakhtar Donetsk 1–3 Crystal Palace, 30 April 2026, Conference League
Team news
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner is hopeful that Borna Sosa and Will Hughes can return to the matchday squad. Sosa missed the weekend trip with a minor knock, while Hughes was sidelined through illness. Evann Guessand could also complete his comeback from a knee problem for this crucial decider. However, is ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk match?
The match is crucial for Crystal Palace as they seek their first-ever major European final berth.
How did Crystal Palace perform in the first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk?
Crystal Palace won the first leg 3–1, with Ismaïla Sarr scoring the fastest goal in Conference League history.
What does Shakhtar Donetsk need to do to advance in the tournament?
Shakhtar Donetsk must win by at least two goals to overturn the aggregate deficit and advance.
What was Shakhtar Donetsk's recent performance before facing Crystal Palace?
Shakhtar Donetsk recently defeated Dynamo Kyiv 2–1, bringing them closer to securing their domestic league title.