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English side Crystal Palace and Spanish Rayo Vallecano face each other in a battle for the UEFA Conference League trophy. For both teams, this is the first major European final in their history, which makes the clash at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig absolutely unpredictable. UEFA Conference League Final 2025/26.
​Venue: Red Bull Arena Stadium, Leipzig. The winner from this match will qualify directly for the group stage of the Europa League next season. Oliver Glasner already knows how to win a European trophy after his triumph with Eintracht Frankfurt a few seasons ago. Palace have come a long way, having eliminated Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-finals. Ismaila Sarr is in sensational form on the wing, and right wing-back Daniel Munoz is having an incredible season. At the top of the attack, the physical power of Jean-Philippe Mateta will be a major weapon. The humble team from the working-class Madrid district of Vallecas has been the great romance of European football this season. Led by Inigo Perez, Rayo Vallecano eliminated French side Strasbourg in the semi-finals to book their place in Leipzig. The big threat is winger Isi Palazon, whose left foot and creativity can punish any defence. At the back, former Newcastle defender Florian Lejeune leads an extremely compact and hearty defence. A big advantage for the Spaniards could be the fact that they are considered as total underdogs but under zero pressure.