"Crystal Palace is 90 minutes away from making history as they host Shakhtar Donetsk, holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final."
"Ismaïla Sarr set the tone early on in the first leg, recording his eighth goal of the Conference League campaign, making him joint-top scorer in the competition."
"Palace is chasing a fourth consecutive home clean sheet in the Conference League, having recently defeated Fiorentina 3-0 in the quarter-finals."
"Despite their European success, Palace's domestic form has been less convincing, losing three of their last five matches, including a heavy 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth."
Crystal Palace hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League semi-final, leading 3-1 from the first leg. The club seeks to reach a European final for the first time. Manager Oliver Glasner has prioritized continental success, fielding a strong team in the first leg. Ismaïla Sarr is the joint-top scorer in the competition. Palace aims for a fourth consecutive home clean sheet but has struggled domestically, losing three of their last five matches. Key players are expected to return to the lineup, while injuries persist for others.
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