Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in their latest Conference League tie, progressing to the final with a 5-2 aggregate win. The result confirms Palace’s place in the Leipzig final, where they’ll face Rayo Vallecano on May 27.[1][3][4]
Latest context
- 1st leg: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-3 Crystal Palace, giving Palace a strong cushion to take back to London.[3]
- 2nd leg: Crystal Palace 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park, sealing the aggregate victory and sending Palace to their first European final.[4][1]
What this means going forward
- Palace will contest the Europa Conference League final in Leipzig on May 27 against Rayo Vallecano, aiming to win their first major European trophy.[1]
- Shakhtar’s 1st-leg performance suggested a fight, but Palace managed to close out the tie with a comfortable aggregate lead.[3]
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Read the latest Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk headlines, on NewsNow. Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk news, analysis and opinion from around the world.
www.newsnow.co.ukGame summary of the Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Crystal Palace Uefa Conference League game, final score 1-3, from 1 May 2026 on ESPN (AU).
www.espn.com.auCrystal Palace's run in the UEFA Conference League has one giant step to go and the performance over two legs against Shakhtar Donetsk means they can be confident of winning the big prize
africa.espn.comGame summary of the Crystal Palace vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Uefa Conference League game, final score 2-1, from 8 May 2026 on ESPN (IN).
www.espn.inGame summary of the Crystal Palace vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Uefa Conference League game, final score 2-1, from 8 May 2026 on ESPN (AU).
www.espn.com.auRead the latest Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk headlines, on NewsNow. Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk news, analysis and opinion from around the world.
www.newsnow.co.ukIt was a sucker punch to Shakhtar’s hopes, although the Ukrainians kept coming forward, Eguinaldo unable to keep his header down inside the box. Palace subbed out Mateta for Strand Larsen with a quarter-of-the-game remaining, and it he was he who provided the game’s standout goal – a moment of real composure – in the closing minutes.
www.cpfc.co.ukCrystal Palace will take on Rayo Vallecano in their first European final after a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park and a 5-2 aggregate Conference League semi-final victory over Shakhtar Donetsk helped the Eagles book a place in Leipzig.
www.skysports.comShakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news
www.bbc.comCrystal Palace earned a 3-1 advantage to take back to south London in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk.
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