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Crystal Palace ease past Shakhtar to set up Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano
As the song that has accompanied them on their maiden European adventure promised all along, Crystal Palace are on their way to Leipzig. Sixteen years after rescuing the club he supported as a child from administration, Steve Parish watched on from the stands with pride as Oliver Glasner’s side held off a spirited challenge from Shakhtar Donestsk to book a showdown with Rayo Vallecano in eastern Germany on 27 May.
TL;DR
- Crystal Palace will face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig on May 27.
- Oliver Glasner's side defeated Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the final.
- Daniel Muñoz scored the opening goal through a deflection, and Sarr added a second.
- Shakhtar Donetsk managed to score a goal through Eguinaldo.
- The club is reportedly considering Andoni Iraola as a potential successor to Glasner.