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Palace beat Shakhtar to book spot in first-ever European final
TL;DR
Crystal Palace secured their first-ever European final with a 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, winning 5-2 on aggregate in the Conference League semi-finals. They will face Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.
Key points
- Crystal Palace won 2-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk
- Palace secured a 5-2 aggregate victory
- They will face Rayo Vallecano in the final
- Ismaila Sarr scored to secure the win
- Oliver Glasner is the outgoing coach
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Crystal Palace will take on Rayo Vallecano in their first-ever European final after a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park and a 5-2 aggregate Conference League semi-final victory over Shakhtar Donetsk helped the Eagles book a place in Leipzig.
Ismaila Sarr put the tie beyond doubt after Shakhtar had teased a comeback when Eguinaldo's super effort cancelled out his side's own goal.
The win provides a potential fairytale ending for the outgoing Oliver Glasner, who has presided over the most successful spell in the club's history. In the space of a year, Palace have the chance to add the Conference League trophy to a cabinet that includes the FA Cup and Community Shield.
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The Eagles can also find some solace in the fact that on the same night they reached the final, Nottingham Forest were dumped out of the Europa League by Aston Villa.
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Forest had played a part in Palace being denied a spot in the Europa League by UEFA despite winning the FA Cup.
Q&A
How did Crystal Palace reach their first European final?
Crystal Palace reached their first European final by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 at Selhurst Park, resulting in a 5-2 aggregate win in the Conference League semi-finals.
Who will Crystal Palace play in the European final?
Crystal Palace will play against Rayo Vallecano in their first-ever European final.
What is the significance of this win for Crystal Palace's coach Oliver Glasner?
The victory marks a potential fairytale ending for Oliver Glasner, as it caps off the most successful period in the club's history.
