2025/26 Conference League Final
Scheduled for May 27, 2026, the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League final will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The match will feature two clubs: London's Crystal Palace and Madrid's Rayo Vallecano. According to bookmakers at GGBET, Crystal Palace enters as the favorite with odds of 2.12 for a win, while Rayo Vallecano's victory is priced at 4.22. A draw is offered at 3.10.
Both teams finished their domestic leagues with contrasting outcomes. In their final English Premier League match, Crystal Palace fell 1-2 to Arsenal, with forward Mateta scoring the only goal for Palace. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano defeated Alavés 2-1 in their last La Liga fixture, with goals from midfielder Castelló and striker Nteka.
Semifinal Results
Both sides delivered strong performances in the Conference League semifinals:
- Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk twice, winning 3-1 in the first leg and 2-1 in the second. Sarr, Kamada, and Larsen scored in the first match; in the second, Sarr found the net, and an own goal came from Shakhtar defender Pedro Henrique.
- Rayo Vallecano also advanced confidently, beating French side Strasbourg twice by identical 1-0 scores. Striker Alemán scored both goals.
This final marks a historic first meeting between the two clubs. Crystal Palace has never faced a Spanish team before, while Rayo Vallecano has no prior experience against English opponents.
The match will be broadcast by the media service Megogo. Live coverage on the Megogo Football 1 channel begins at 10:00 PM Kyiv time.
Expected lineups for the final are as follows:
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Clyne, Lacroix, Kanwo, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, and Mateta.
- Rayo Vallecano: Batallio, Rațiu, Lejeune, Sissa, Chavarria, Valentina, López, Ralasona, García, de Frutos, and Alemán.
Anticipation is high among fans of both teams for what promises to be an exciting contest.
The 2025/26 Conference League final represents a major milestone for both clubs. For Crystal Palace, it offers a chance to claim their first European trophy; for Rayo Vallecano, it is an opportunity to solidify their standing on the continental stage. Despite differing domestic league results, each side possesses the potential to succeed, making this encounter particularly intriguing for football enthusiasts. A true test of endurance and skill awaits, and victory in the final could serve as a springboard for further achievements in their respective histories.
As both teams prepare for this historic encounter, the journey to the final has been equally compelling. For a detailed look at how Crystal Palace overcame Shakhtar Donetsk to reach this stage, check out our coverage on the Europa League and Conference League finalists.