Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE: Score and latest updates as Palace chase first European trophy in Conference League final – UK Times

Pathe Ciss slips trying to clear his lines meaning Jean-Philippe Mateta can take over possession and drive forward.

He looks to slip Ismaila Sarr into the right side of the box but the pass is intercepted.

Palace recover it after an attempted clearance and win themselves a free kick in a dangerous area, right in front of goal about 30 yards out.

3 mins: The throw in is sent towards the box but strikes a Palace shirts and rolls out for a goal kick.

Rayo make their first foray up the pitch and come down the right flank. A throw in for the Spanish club sees them come inside but an attempted flick over to the wing puts the ball out of play.

Crystal Palace get the ball rolling in Germany.

This is the biggest match of both these clubs’ histories.

Palace work the ball over to the side of the pitch and win themselves a throw in deep in Rayo’s half.

The players make their way out onto the pitch in Leipzig.

Palace are the slight favourites to win this game as a victory for Rayo would be a brilliant underdog story.

But, there can only be one winner. Let’s find out who, kick off is up next…

Rayo Vallecano have reached their first Uefa final in only their second season of European competition.

Their previous Uefa participation came in the 2000/01 Uefa Cup, where they were beaten 4-2 on aggregate by Alaves in the last eight.

Palazon added: “I think it is going to be a celebration of football and sport – that’s what finals are all about.

“I think the team are taking it in their stride, quite naturally.

“We’re always aware that this is a historic moment for us, but we’re keeping our cool.”

Rayo Vallecano forward, Isi Palazon, told Uefa: “We’re fine. I thought I’d feel that flutter in my stomach, but I haven’t.

“We’re really looking forward to it.

“I saw the stadium from the inside for the first time, and I was really impressed.”

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City were beaten at Wembley last May; the champions Liverpool at the national stadium in August’s Community Shield.

“I think the key is to ignore the scale of the occasion, not to let it get to you,” said Perez.

“You have to try to play this match, knowing how mentally challenging it is, just like any other match in your career.”