Preview of Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano (02:00, May 28), Conference League Final

Preview of Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano (02:00, May 28). Predicted result, expected lineup, expert analysis for the Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano match in the 2025/26 Conference League final.

Preview of Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano

Crystal Palace is facing a historic opportunity as they make their first appearance in a European cup final. Coach Oliver Glasner is also aiming for another major title after winning the Europa League with Frankfurt in 2022.

Although they only finished 10th in the league stage, Crystal Palace showed outstanding strength in the knockout rounds. The English representative successively overcame Zrinjski Mostar, AEK Larnaca, Fiorentina, and Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the final. The attack is Palace's biggest asset. This team has scored 25 goals in the Conference League this season, the most in the competition. In the knockout rounds alone, they have found the net 14 times.

However, Crystal Palace's form in the Premier League was not really positive. After the victory over Shakhtar, they failed to win any of their last four domestic league matches. Most recently, Palace lost 1-2 to Arsenal and ended the season in 15th place.

On the other side, Rayo Vallecano is also writing their own fairy tale. The Spanish representative has reached a European cup final for the first time and is just one match away from the title.