Crystal Palace delivered a dominant performance to put one foot in the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals, securing a 4-0 victory in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. The match, played on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Selhurst Park, saw the Eagles live up to their billing as one of the tournament favorites.
Goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Michael Olise, and a brace from Eberechi Eze sealed the comprehensive win. The result gives Palace a commanding aggregate lead ahead of the second leg scheduled for April 16, 2026.
Manager Oliver Glasner praised his team's intensity and focus, stating the performance was a reflection of their growing confidence in European competition. The victory marks Palace's largest winning margin in a European match.
The team will now travel for the return leg with a significant advantage, needing only to avoid a heavy defeat to progress to the final four of the competition for the first time in the club's history.
