Crystal Palace reach their first-ever European final after beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the second leg of their Conference League tie, winning 5-2 on aggregate. Multiple reports highlight Ismaila Sarr’s decisive role as the competition’s top scorer, with him adding to his tally in Palace’s breakthrough run. In the match, Palace take the lead and secure enough control to extend their advantage from the first leg, with Shakhtar responding but ultimately unable to overturn the deficit. The result sends Crystal Palace into this season’s Conference League final, a milestone described across outlets as the club’s first appearance in a major European final. The tie concludes with Palace confirming their place after managing the game situation over two legs to convert their overall superiority into a final berth.