Crystal Palace won the Conference League, delivering a third trophy in a year under departing manager Oliver Glasner. The club had previously won the FA Cup, but missed Europa League qualification due to its multi-club ownership model. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal secured victory over Rayo Vallecano and capped a strong run of achievements. Chairman Steve Parish praised the result as an incredible achievement and emphasized the difficulty of surviving in the Premier League while reaching and winning in Europe. Glasner’s tenure is credited with transforming the club’s approach to competitions, with Adam Wharton and Dean Henderson highlighting the manager’s impact and the team’s ability to deliver in difficult moments.
"Even to be in Europe is so good but to come and win it is incredible. What an amazing acheivement. After all the ups and downs we have had in the season we are in the Europa League in the end. Sometimes the good guys win. Just surviving in the Premier League is difficult as everyone knows. When I bought the club I didn't think we would play in Europe never mind win and now we want to keep it going."
"We have gone up a level and we want to try and stay there. We have to work hard this summer but we will take a week and enjoy it."
"The difference he has made in two and a half years is incredible. Three trophies for Palace, the first three in the history of the club. First European competition and winning it. Unbelievable. He has got to be one of the best managers Palace have ever had. He has made a massive difference for how the club looks at competitions. We are not just looking to stay in the Premier League and be in Europe, we are looking to win it and be as high as possible."
"These guys amaze me. We have had difficult times this season but on nights like this we delivered."
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