Crystal Palace Reaches First European Final in History

Crystal Palace achieved a historic milestone by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate in the UEFA Conference League semi-final, securing their first-ever European final. The second leg, held at Selhurst Park, saw Palace take the lead with an own goal from Pedro Henrique Eguinaldo, followed by Ismaila Sarr scoring his ninth goal of the competition.

The match was pivotal for manager Oliv Glasner, who announced he would leave the club when his contract expires next month. Palace's victory came after a 3-1 win in the first leg, and they will face Rayo Vallecano in the final scheduled for May 27.

Glasner has overseen a successful period for the club, including a FA Cup win against Manchester City last season. The victory guarantees Palace entry into next season's Europa League, following UEFA's multi-club ownership rule breach.