Muñoz and Lerma Qualify with Crystal Palace for Conference League Final
Crystal Palace made history this May 7, 2026, by qualifying for a European final for the first time after eliminating Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League semifinals. Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the second leg, closing the series with a convincing 5-2 aggregate score.
TL;DR
- Crystal Palace qualified for their first European final by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League semifinals.
- The English club won the second leg 2-1, securing a 5-2 aggregate victory.
- Colombian players Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma were key contributors to the team's historic achievement.
- Daniel Muñoz was particularly impactful, playing a decisive role on the right wing and scoring a goal in the second leg.
- This marks a significant milestone for Crystal Palace, who will play in the final in Leipzig on May 27.
- The qualification also represents a notable success for Colombian football in Europe.