"Crystal Palace's dreary Premier League season still holds hope of a title as the Eagles learned their draw for the Conference League knockout rounds on Friday. The Eagles will meet Cypriot side AEK Larnaca in the Round of 16 and could have to take down Fiorentina, AZ Alkmaar, Shakhtar Donetsk, or Sparta Prague if they want to reach the May 27 final in Leipzig."
"Oliver Glasner's men have not found the Conference League an easy path, and the other side of the bracket looks a bit easier as Strasbourg, Rayo Vallecano, Mainz, and others look to become the fifth Conference League winners in history after Roma, West Ham, Olympiacos, and Chelsea."
Crystal Palace advanced through the Conference League knockout rounds and drew Cypriot side AEK Larnaca for the Round of 16 matchup scheduled for March 12 and 19. Under manager Oliver Glasner, Palace faces a challenging path to the final, with potential quarterfinal opponents including Fiorentina, AZ Alkmaar, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Sparta Prague. The opposite bracket features Strasbourg, Rayo Vallecano, and Mainz among other contenders. The Conference League final will take place on May 27 in Leipzig, Germany. Roma, West Ham, Olympiacos, and Chelsea are the previous winners of this competition.
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