How to watch Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano – team news, predicted line-ups and more | OneFootball

Crystal Palace take on Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final, in the first-ever European final appearances for both sides.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match…

Kick-off time

8pm UK time, Wednesday May 27

How to watch in the UK

TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate

Streaming on HBO Max

Injuries and suspensions

Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucoure (out), Eddie Nketiah (out), Borna Sosa (doubt), Chris Richards (doubt)

Rayo Vallecano: Ilias Akhomach (out), Luis Felipe (out), Carlos Martin (doubt)

Predicted line-ups

Crystal Palace XI (3-4-3): Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Riad; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Pino

Rayo Vallecano XI (4-3-3): Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria; Ciss, Palazon, Valentin; De Frutos, Alemao, Pacha

Recent form

Palace’s Premier League form tailed off towards the end of the season, and they did not win any of their last seven. However, with nothing left to play for, the Eagles took their foot off the gas, instead focussing on Europe. Oliver Glasner’s side have overcome some tough opposition in the knockout stages of the Conference League and will have full belief that they can go all the way. It would be the perfect send-off for the Austrian coach in his final match in charge.

Vallecano have been in strong form as of late and are undefeated in their last nine matches across all competitions. The Spanish outfit ultimately finished just a point shy of the European places in La Liga. Despite this they have never faced an English side in a. Competitive game before and come into the final as the underdogs.

What’s been said?

“It would mean a lot to me,” said Palace boss Glasner. “With these players, with this group, where we have worked together for two years, to give it back to our fans. It would rank highly for me.

“We will give our best to get a happy ending tomorrow. This would be to win the game, of course.”

Vallecano manager Inigo Perez said: “We have to tune out the spotlight and accept whatever comes our way. We must maintain our identity – and ensure it’s enough to get us the win.

“You feel an emotional debt and a tremendous sense of responsibility – not for the result itself, but to ensure that whatever you do makes them feel proud. The final will be no exception. I hope we can offer them a style of play that lives up to everything we’ve accomplished so far.”