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Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano

UEFA Europa Conference LeagueFull time · 27 May 2026
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Won · xG 1.85WLDLDLast 5
Full time
1 — 0
90+4'
⚽ Jean-Philippe Mateta 51'

Rayo Vallecano

Lost · xG 0.76LWWDDLast 5
Rayo Vallecano
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Crystal Palace · last goal · 51'
64
36
Crystal Palace · 1.85 xG0.76 xG · Rayo Vallecano
Match StoryFull breakdown

Crystal Palace 1–0 Rayo Vallecano

Crystal Palace secured a vital 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Europa Conference League, leaning on their impressive home record to edge out a Spanish side that had genuine quality to offer going forward.

UEFA Europa Conference LeagueWed 27 May, 20:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Crystal Palace picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Crystal Palace end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionUEFA Europa Conference League
First Goal
Jean-Philippe Mateta
51'⚽
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Match Report
Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano: Eagles Hold Firm in Conference League Thriller
ESElena Santos

Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano: Eagles Hold Firm in Conference League Thriller

Crystal Palace secured a vital 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Europa Conference League, leaning on their impressive home record to edge out a Spanish side that had genuine quality to offer going forward.

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Key Events
  1. 20'
    Rayo VallecanoPathé CissPathé Ciss
    Foul
  2. 23'
    Rayo VallecanoIsi PalazónIsi Palazón
    Foul
  3. 41'
    Crystal PalaceAdam WhartonAdam Wharton
    Foul
  4. 48'
    Rayo VallecanoUnai LópezUnai López
    Foul
  5. 51'
    Crystal PalaceJean-Philippe MatetaJean-Philippe Mateta
    Left foot shot
  6. 62'
    Rayo VallecanoPedro DíazPedro Díaz
    off: Unai López
  7. 62'
    Rayo VallecanoÁlvaro GarcíaÁlvaro García
    Foul
  8. 63'
    Rayo VallecanoNobel MendyNobel Mendy
    off: Óscar Valentín
  9. 70'
    Rayo VallecanoAlfonso EspinoAlfonso Espino
    off: Álvaro García
  10. 70'
    Rayo VallecanoSergio CamelloSergio Camello
    off: Jorge de Frutos
  11. 74'
    Crystal PalaceYéremy PinoYéremy Pino
    Foul
  12. 76'
    Crystal PalaceJørgen Strand LarsenJørgen Strand Larsen
    off: Jean-Philippe Mateta
  13. 77'
    Rayo VallecanoIlias AkhomachIlias Akhomach
    off: Isi Palazón
  14. 80'
    Crystal PalaceEvann GuessandEvann Guessand
    off: Yéremy Pino
  15. 82'
    Crystal PalaceChadi RiadChadi Riad
    Foul
  16. 85'
    Rayo VallecanoNobel MendyNobel Mendy
    Foul
  17. 90+2'
    Rayo VallecanoAlfonso EspinoAlfonso Espino
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Crystal Palace 1.85 xGRayo Vallecano 0.76 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano?

The match finished 1-0 to Crystal Palace.

Who won Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano?

Crystal Palace won the match 1-0.

When did Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano take place?

The match took place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Selhurst Park in the Europa Conference League. Our model backed a Palace win at 37 percent probability, and the pick landed. Palace had won just once in their previous five matches, while Rayo arrived in middling form with two wins from five. The hosts controlled the match sufficiently to secure three points without conceding. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result marks Palace's first win in five matches across all competitions, providing a morale boost ahead of league fixtures. Rayo's loss halts their upward trajectory but does not significantly damage their standing. Both sides remain in mid-table positions; our model suggests Palace needed this European platform to rebuild confidence after domestic struggles.

Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano · UEFA Europa Conference League · 27/05/2026, 20:00:00