Rayo Vallecano Faces Crystal Palace in Conference Final

Rayo Vallecano will meet Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference final at Leipzig Arena on Wednesday at 21:00. The match marks the first time Rayo has reached a European title decider in its 102‑year history. Rayo Vallecano, founded 102 years ago, has traditionally battled to avoid relegation rather than contest titles. Qualifying for a European final contrasts with the club's usual survival-focused campaigns. More than 12,000 supporters from Vallecas and surrounding districts will travel to Leipzig for the fixture. The fans will accompany the team to Germany. The UEFA Conference was introduced by UEFA in 2021 to provide European access to clubs of Rayo's profile. It is the third tier of continental competitions beneath the Champions League and Europa League. The winner will lift the UEFA Conference trophy. The match offers Rayo Vallecano a chance to claim its first European silverware.