Crystal Palace edge out Rayo to win Conference League

Jean-Philippe Mateta fired Crystal Palace to their first European trophy as the Eagles edged out Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final. The France striker turned home a close-range winner on the rebound from an Adam Wharton strike early in the second half in Leipzig. Outgoing Palace boss Oliver Glasner leaves the club having led them to the FA Cup, Community Shield and now Conference League in a remarkable two-and-a-half-year spell at Selhurst Park.

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Barcelona’s woe continue as Falcao leads Rayo to victory

Barcelona have suffered back-to-back defeats in LaLiga as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at Rayo Vallecano this evening. The defeat — Barca’s third of the season — comes just days after coach Ronald Koeman’s side were beaten 2-1 against Real Madrid in El Clasico.

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