Crystal Palace ease past Shakhtar to set up Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano

Crystal Palace secured their place in the UEFA Conference League final, defeating Shakhtar Donetsk to set up a showdown with Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on 27 May. Manager Oliver Glasner guided the team through what will be the 60th game of their season, though he is reported to be leaving the club after the final. Owner Steve Parish, who saved the club from administration 16 years ago, watched from the stands as his side completed their historic first European final appearance.