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'Ruins my party!' - Wharton gutted to see celebrations delayed

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has revealed his frustration at missing the initial dressing-room celebrations following the Eagles' historic Conference League triumph. The England international was immediately pulled away for a random UEFA doping test after the final whistle, temporarily delaying his plans to celebrate their continental silverware with team-mates.

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Palace 'gone up a level' as they bask in Conference League win

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has hailed his club's monumental achievement after the Eagles secured their first European trophy in the Conference League final. A narrow second-half victory over Spanish side Rayo Vallecano has not only delivered historic silverware but also guaranteed the South London club an immediate passage to the Europa League next season.

Mateta glowing after Palace's 'fantastic' Conference League

Jean-Philippe Mateta was buzzing after his decisive goal secured Crystal Palace's first-ever European title with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The Frenchman struck in the second half to cap off a historic night for the South London club at the Red Bull Arena.

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England reject Wharton stars as Palace win Conference League

Adam Wharton was the star of the show as Oliver Glasner gave Crystal Palace fans the perfect parting gift by leading the Londoners to a fully deserved 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday night. Right from the first whistle, Wharton had the look of a man determined to make a mockery of Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out of the England squad for this summer's World Cup in North America.

Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: History calls in Leipzig

We share three key predictions for the Conference League final between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano, including value on total goals.

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Throw-Ins, transitions and wharton: Breaking down Rayo Vallecano vs Crystal Palace

How Rayo’s transition-heavy attack meets Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities and Wharton’s progression influence.

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2	TSV Landsberg	32	18	11	3	79	43	36	65	L W W D W
3	SV Kirchanschoering	32	16	10	6	67	35	32	58	W W W D L
4	Gundelfingen	32	16	7	9	51	33	18	55	W L W L W
5	SV Erlbach	32	16	5	11	42	35	7	53	W W L W L
6	FC Pipinsried	32	15	7	10	58	37	21	52	L W W W D

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