Crystal Palace Faces Rayo Vallecano in UEFA Conference League Final
Crystal Palace of the English Premier League will play Rayo Vallecano of Spain's La Liga in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The winner earns a spot in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase.
CBS SportsCrystal Palace of the English Premier League will meet Rayo Vallecano of Spain's La Liga in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. m. ET and the match will be shown on Paramount+. Crystal Palace advanced by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate in the semifinals. Rayo Vallecano reached the final after beating Strasbourg 1-0 in both legs.
Palace are listed at -110 on the 90-minute money line at DraftKings Sportsbook. Rayo Vallecano are +320 and a draw is priced at +250. 5. SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer finished 2023 with a 248-234-12 record and has posted profits across multiple leagues in 2026.
Palace ended the domestic season in poor form but advanced through the Conference League with strong results. Rayo Vallecano reached its first European final seeking its first major title in any competition.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Semifinals
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate.
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Rayo Vallecano defeated Strasbourg 1-0 in both legs.
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Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano meet in the UEFA Conference League final.
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Potential Impact
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The winner will enter the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase.
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Crystal Palace would claim its first European trophy if it wins.
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Rayo Vallecano would secure its first major title in any competition if it wins.
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