Crystal Palace win Conference League after Mateta strike sinks Rayo Vallecano

Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League in what was manager Oliver Glasner's final match in charge, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the decisive goal against Rayo Vallecano. The victory is particularly significant as Palace had been denied a Europa League place last season despite winning the FA Cup, due to a ruling on multiclub ownership rules. The win now earns Crystal Palace a place in the Europa League, marking the biggest night in the club's history according to chairman Steve Parish.