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Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano – UEFA Conference League Final

Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano is the grand final of the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League season, and it promises to be a clash between two clubs dreaming of the biggest success in their history. Both Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano will play in a European final for the first time ever, so emotions are guaranteed. Especially since the winner will secure a place in next season’s Europa League league phase, while neither team managed to qualify for European competitions through their domestic league position.

But first, let’s go back to the Conference League league phase. Rayo Vallecano performed better there, finishing fifth in the table with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, which secured direct qualification for the Round of 16. There they beat Turkish side Samsunspor 3–2 on aggregate, winning 3–1 at home before losing 1–0 away.

In the quarter-finals, the Madrid club eliminated AEK Athens, although it was another dramatic tie – a 3–0 home win followed by a 3–1 defeat away from home.

In the semi-finals, the La Liga side faced league phase winners RC Strasbourg and defeated them twice by a 1–0 scoreline to book their place in the Conference League final.

Crystal Palace finished 10th in the league phase standings with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, meaning they had to go through the play-off round. The English side beat Zrinjski Mostar 3–1 on aggregate after the first match had ended in a 1–1 draw.

The first leg of the Round of 16 against AEK Larnaca also ended level, this time 0–0. Crystal Palace eventually won the second leg 2–1 after extra time.

In the quarter-finals, the Premier League side knocked out Fiorentina with a 4–2 aggregate victory. The key result was a dominant 3–0 home win, as Palace lost 2–1 away in Italy.

The semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk showed the English side’s dominance from the very beginning. Crystal Palace won 3–1 in Kraków before sealing another 2–1 victory in London.

This year’s Conference League final will be the first-ever official meeting between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano. Interestingly, last year’s final in Wrocław also featured an English-Spanish clash, with Chelsea beating Real Betis 4–1.

When and where is the UEFA Conference League final Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano?

The UEFA Conference League final Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 21:00 CET. The match will be played at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano live?

Just like the Europa League final played a week earlier, Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano live coverage in the UK will be available on TNT Sports, while Spanish viewers can watch the match on Movistar+.

You can find more information about worldwide broadcasters on our website.