Crystal Palace secure massive financial prize boost after Conference League triumph
Crystal Palace secured a massive £21.5 million financial boost after defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig.
French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal early in the second half to hand Palace their first-ever European trophy and complete a historic campaign under departing manager Oliver Glasner.
Mateta reacted quickest after an effort from Adam Wharton to fire home the rebound and seal victory for the Eagles in Germany.
The success also guarantees Crystal Palace a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League, further boosting the club’s finances ahead of the new campaign.
