Summary
Crystal Palace, after winning the FA Cup in May 2025 for the first time in their history, are now close to reaching their first major European final in the UEFA Conference League. They have reached the semi-finals by beating Fiorentina and will face Shakhtar Donetsk next.
Key Facts
- Crystal Palace won the FA Cup for the first time on 17 May 2025 by defeating Manchester City.
- The club is competing in the UEFA Conference League for the first time this season.
- Palace reached the Conference League semi-finals after beating Fiorentina over two legs (3-0 win at home, 2-1 loss away).
- They will play Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-final round.
- The Conference League started in 2021 and offers clubs a chance to win a European trophy.
- Previous winners include Roma and West Ham United, both celebrating major achievements.
- Palace faced challenges mid-season when their coach, Oliver Glasner, announced he would leave at season’s end, but the team’s form improved afterward.
- Striker Ismaila Sarr has been a key player, scoring seven goals in the Conference League this season.
