Crystal Palace powered their way to a 1–0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the 2025–26 Conference League final on Wednesday to claim their first-ever European trophy.
Despite a rather underwhelming domestic campaign, the Eagles came into the fixture as the slight favorites after blitzing through the knockout stage, never truly looking in danger of elimination. Rayo Vallecano, though, were worthy opponents under the highly impressive Iñigo Pérez.