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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Crystal Palace fans involved in violent scenes ahead of Conference League final in Leipzig

  • Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clashed in Leipzig on Tuesday evening, with German police reporting incidents involving bottles, beer glasses, and furniture being thrown, leading to two arrests and minor injuries to two police officers.
  • Both Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano are set to compete in their first-ever European final, the Conference League final , which will take place on Wednesday night.
  • The match will mark Oliver Glasner's final game as manager of Crystal Palace before he leaves the south London club at the end of the current season.
  • Crystal Palace finished their Premier League campaign in 15th position, while Rayo Vallecano secured an eighth-place finish in La Liga, with both teams aiming to conclude their seasons with European silverware.
  • A win for Crystal Palace would keep English clubs on track for a potential sweep of all three main men's European club continental competitions this season, following Aston Villa's Europa League victory and Arsenal's upcoming Champions League final.

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Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clash in Germany before Conference League final

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