Crystal Palace lift the UEFA Conference League trophy in Leipzig

UEFA Conference League · Final · 27 May 2026

Crystal Palace 1:0 Rayo Vallecano

27 May 2026 · 21:00 · Leipzig Stadium

Final story

Palace make European history.

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1:0 in Leipzig. The victory delivered the first European trophy in Palace history, while a defiant Rayo side carried the contest to the final whistle.

Official UEFA match report ↗

CompetitionUEFA Conference League

Result1:0

VenueLeipzig Stadium

Attendance39,176

Date27 May 2026

Kick-off21:00 CEST

CityLeipzig

GoalsJean-Philippe Mateta 51′

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