On this Wednesday, May 27, at 16h, Brasília time, Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano face each other in the Conference League final, at the Red Bull Arena, in Leipzig, Germany. The match brings together two teams seeking the title of the continental competition. Crystal Palace, from England, is lined up with Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix and Jaydee Canvot; Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada and Tyrick Mitchell; Ismaila Sarr, Yéremy Pino and Jean Philippe Mateta. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano, from Spain, takes to the field with Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss and Pep Chavarría; Unai López, Óscar Valentín, Jorge de Frutos and Pedro Díaz; Ilias Akhomach and Alexandre Alemão. Fans can follow the live broadcast on CazéTV, on YouTube.
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano arrive at the final after traveling a long way in the Conference League. The competition brings together teams from different European countries seeking continental prestige. The teams’ performance throughout the tournament was not easy, with many matches played and difficult opponents overcome. Crystal Palace had to overcome teams like West Ham and Olympique de Marseille to reach the final, while Rayo Vallecano faced Benfica and Dinamo Zagreb, among others. Now, the teams are seeking the title and a spot in the Europa League for the next season.
In addition to the title, the final also offers a direct spot in the group stage of the Europa League for the next season. This means that the winner of the match will have a calendar full of international competitions. Rayo Vallecano is seeking its first continental title, while Crystal Palace is aiming for its second trophy, after having won the English Cup in 1990. The Conference League is one of the most recent competitions of the UEFA and brings together teams with less tradition in continental competitions.
The Conference League final between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano promises to be a disputed and emotionally charged match. The teams have different playing styles and promise to offer an attacking and dynamic football. The match will be decided in a single game, with extra time and penalties in case of a tie. The winner will be crowned as the best team in the Conference League for the season.
