Crystal Palace XI vs AEK Larnaca – Predicted lineup and team news

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·19 de março de 2026

Crystal Palace XI vs AEK Larnaca – Predicted lineup and team news

Crystal Palace travel to Cyprus tonight, aiming to finally break through the AEK Larnaca defence and secure their first-ever European quarter-final appearance.

The Eagles have moved into a “must-win” scenario following a 0–0 draw in the first leg, where they failed to capitalise on over 70% possession. Manager Oliver Glasner has seen his side record two consecutive goalless draws and now faces a Larnaca side that has shut them out twice this season. Notably, just two of Palace’s last six games across all competitions have seen both teams score, highlighting a defensive solidity that has not been matched by clinical finishing.

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Crystal Palace team news

Oliver Glasner manages a squad bolstered by a key defensive return but missing its primary goalkeeper. Notably, the manager confirmed that Daniel Muñoz is “fine to play” and should reclaim his spot in the XI. Consequently, this provides a more natural option on the right than the makeshift roles seen recently.

However, Dean Henderson remains sidelined by illness and has not travelled with the squad. Notably, Palace have taken the joint-second most corners in the Conference League this season (52) and will look to their set-piece dominance to unsettle a Larnaca side that has not conceded in 315 minutes.

Walter Benítez is expected to start in goal in Henderson’s absence. The back three will likely feature Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, and the young Canvot. In midfield, Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada will look to provide the creative service for Ismaïla Sarr and Evann Guessand.

Notably, Jørgen Strand Larsen is the favourite to lead the line-up front, though Jean-Philippe Mateta provides a physical alternative off the bench as Palace seek their first goal against the Cypriot side in three attempts.