Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano: Conference League final – live

<p>⚽ Updates from 8pm (BST) kick-off in Leipzig<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/26/crystal-palace-european-final-road-leipzig-europa-league">From fury to a final: Palace’s topsy-turvy road</a><strong><br></strong>⚽ Get in touch! <a href="mailto:dominic.booth.casual@guardian.co.uk">Email Dominic</a> with any thoughts</p><p><strong>And just like that some Palace fans</strong> have found my inbox and given their pre-match thoughts …</p><p><em><strong>Paul Pateman: </strong>“Riad hasn’t strung games together because he was injured just after he arrived in summer 2024, and then again on his return. Since he returned he has been excellent but outshone a bit by Canvot’s breakthrough. Since he got back to fitness he has been in the squad and provided great cover for the regular three of Richards, Lacroix and Canvot.”</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/may/27/crystal-palace-v-rayo-vallecano-conference-league-final-live">Continue reading...</a>