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Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory

LEIPZIG, Germany - Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.

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SOC:Crystal Palace claim historic Conference League title

English side Crystal Palace have won their first ever European trophy after beating Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Germany.

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Crystal Palace claim historic Conference League title

English side Crystal Palace have won their first ever European trophy after beating Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Germany.

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Crystal Palace win Conference League after Mateta strike sinks Rayo Vallecano

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal early in the second half saw Crystal Palace win the Conference League final 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano: Jean-Philippe Mateta the hero as Eagles clinch Conference League

Oliver Glasner goes out on a high with third major honour in just over a year

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How to watch UEFA Conference League final 2026: Free streams, team news, TV channels for Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano

All the ways to watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 live streams – including for FREE – with Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano set to light up Red Bull Arena.

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Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clash in Germany before Conference League final

Crystal Palace are set to face La Liga side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday night

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Crystal Palace vs. Rayo Vallecano: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Leipzig plays host to the 2026 Conference League final, as Premier League meets La Liga.

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Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Rayo Vallecano: Unlikely Source Makes Telling Contribution

The La Liga leaders were far from their best in a slender victory.

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Rayo Vallecano: Mbappe Penalty Keeps Title Charge Alive

Kylian Mbappé’s stoppage time penalty ensured Madrid edged the relegation-threatened Rayo.

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Real Madrid XI vs. Rayo Vallecano: Arbeloa Makes Rodrygo Decision—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos’ recent struggles have not impacted their fight for the Spanish crown.

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La Liga’s late, late shows set up a bottom-half battle royale for survival

If there’s one thing more beautiful than a goal in the 92nd minute it is a goal in the 96th, however ugly it actually is

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Xabi Alonso walking thin line at Madrid even with dressing room backing

Despite signs of renewed intensity, Real Madrid fell to their second loss in four days against Manchester City. How long can a positive reaction make up for negative results?

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Real Madrid Suffer Double Injury Blow in ‘Battle of Vallecas’

Madrid’s bogey team haunted them once again this weekend.

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How to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream

Real Madrid return to La Liga action when they visit rivals Rayo Vallecano.

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Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid are aiming to put midweek disappointment behind them on Sunday.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Rayo Vallecano: Rodrygo Returns to Form Fab Four

Real Madrid can extend their lead at the summit of La Liga.

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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Valencia: Cubarsi Returns, Yamal Out Injured

The Catalan giants must banish the memory of their Rayo Vallecano slip-up.

The Guardian - UK

Rayo Vallecano take Barcelona to the edge as fans rebel against their president

The small, proud Madrid club are back in Europe this season but playing against a backdrop of a civil war

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Takeaways From Barcelona’s Worrying Performance in 1-1 Draw vs. Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona looked miles off the level they showed a season ago.

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Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Rayo Vallecano: Joan Garcia Rescues a Point in 1–1 Draw

Barcelona were dominated by Rayo Vallecano in the second half and lucky to escape with a draw.

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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Rayo Vallecano: Will Olmo, Lewandowski Get The Nod?

Both Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski could make their first starts of the season this weekend.

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Barcelona's First Five La Liga Games of 2025–26

Barcelona start the 2025–26 La Liga season with three road games before they return to the renovated Camp Nou.

The Guardian - UK

Rayo Vallecano celebrate banner night: ‘25 years later, Europe sees us again’

Qualification for the Conference League is a monumental achievement, made all the better by how out of place it all feels

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