Sarr leads Palace into Conference League final

Crystal Palace reached their first European final by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the Conference League semifinal second leg on May 7, 2026, advancing 5-2 on aggregate. Ismaïla Sarr scored his ninth goal of the competition in the 52nd minute to seal the tie, extending his scoring streak to five consecutive Conference League matches. A Pedro Henrique own goal opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Eguinaldo equalised, with Sarr's goal ultimately sending Palace to the final in Leipzig.