Crystal Palace will remember this Wednesday, May 27, 2026 for a long time. The English club won the 5th final in the history of the Europa Conference League after a tight final against Rayo Vallecano (1-0). With this success, the 15th in the Premier League won their ticket to the Europa League next year. The French in his squad, defenders Maxence Lacroix and Jaydee Canvot, and attacker Jean-Philippe Mateta largely had their say in this success. This is also good news for the Tricolores.
The last city was even the only scorer in this final in the 51st minute, before leaving to the applause of his supporters in the 76th. “It’s magnificent because I scored. I’m so happy. I helped the team win their first European trophy», smiles the hero of the evening on Canal+ Footballand particularly prominent during celebrations. “It’s important to win and celebrate with the fans. I give them what they want. They paid, they came from England. I have to celebrate with them“.
The French shone in the final
Not sure they will see him again in the red and blue jersey of the Eagles next season, even if the Frenchman is still under contract for one year. In a few days, he will join the French team full of confidence, like Maxence Lacroix, also brilliant this evening. The defender is preparing to play his first major international competition. Like his club teammate, he is not leaving to be a starter in the mind of Didier Deschamps but they will at least have full confidence. It’s always good to take.
“It’s wonderful, we’re a family club, which comes from far away. Giving this to our fans is wonderful.reacts the 26-year-old. It’s a waking dream for the supporters. People come miles to see their team and give them that, it’s magnificent. We deserve it, I think. We had a great campaign. We didn’t steal this trophy», he assures, before concluding, still on the microphone of the encrypted channel. “We hope there will be another medal this summer“. The Blues are just waiting for that.
