Crystal Palace Discover Conference League Last-16 Opponents
The UEFA Conference League draw was completed on Friday afternoon in Nyon, Switzerland, setting the stage for the last-16 phase of the competition. Crystal Palace, who secured their place through the play-offs, have been paired with Cypriot side AEK Larnaca for this crucial knockout round.
Palace's Path to the Last-16
Crystal Palace needed to navigate the play-offs to qualify for the last-16, a challenge they met with determination. They recorded a convincing 3-1 aggregate win against Bosnian club Zrinjski Mostar, with a strong performance in the second leg on Thursday night, winning 2-0 to seal their progression.
Fixture Details and Schedule
The first leg of the last-16 tie is scheduled to be played on 12 March, with the return match set for 19 March. This sets up an exciting two-legged encounter as Crystal Palace aim to advance further in European competition, marking a significant moment for the club in the Conference League.
Key Points:
- Crystal Palace defeated Zrinjski Mostar 3-1 on aggregate in the play-offs.
- They will face AEK Larnaca from Cyprus in the last-16.
- The first leg is on 12 March, with the return on 19 March.
- The draw was held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday afternoon.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest as Crystal Palace continue their European journey, with fans eagerly anticipating the clash against AEK Larnaca in March.
