Crystal Palace are on the brink of European glory as they take on Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League final at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Will Pickworth is reporting from the ground for Daily Mail Sport, bringing live updates on the score, team news, and more.
Eagles Eye European Glory
By Harry Bamforth
It simply does not get bigger than this for Crystal Palace. Sixteen years ago, the Eagles were on the verge of liquidation. Many fans did not know if they would ever see their beloved team play again. Those were dark, dark times for the club.
Yet here we are, less than two decades later, and Palace are in the best position the club has ever known, fighting for their first ever European title. After a topsy-turvy 17-game rollercoaster ride, they face Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, hoping to lift the Conference League trophy.
Whatever happens, it is going to be emotional. Not only because Palace fans are enjoying their first European final, but also because they are saying goodbye to the club's greatest ever manager, Oliver Glasner. Once the final whistle blows, his time coaching the team is over. So strap yourselves in and enjoy the chaos that is sure to come.
