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Crystal Palace thrash Lech Poznan 4-0 in Europa League

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:38 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Crystal Palace Beat Lech

Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0 at Selhurst Park on 17 September 2026.
Jørgen Strand Larsen scored a penalty after Radoslaw Murawski fouled Yeremi Pino.
Eddie Nketiah added the fourth goal as Murawski received a second yellow and was sent off.
Palace made their Europa League debut after winning the 2025-26 Conference League.
Lech Poznan qualified for match after a 2-1 Ekstraklasa loss to Górnik Zabrze on 12 September 2026.

Summary

Palace Pursues Champions

Pierre Sage guides Palace through a major transition as they compete in the Europa League.
Palace are in only their second season of major European competition, alongside Bournemouth’s debut.
A Europa League victory would qualify Palace for the 2027-28 Champions League.
UEFA placed Palace in Pot 3, grouping them with Lyon, Besiktas and Hoffenheim.
The club’s European involvement is hailed as a reward for stable, well-run management.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Manchester United became the first English club to win Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, sealing the treble with Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s injury-time goals in the 26 May final at Camp Nou. Triumph sparked a parade watched by about 500,000 fans and set a benchmark that English sides later pursued, culminating in Manchester City matching the treble in the 2022-23 season.

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Crystal Palace Beat Lech

Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0 at Selhurst Park on 17 September 2026.
Jørgen Strand Larsen scored a penalty after Radoslaw Murawski fouled Yeremi Pino.
Eddie Nketiah added the fourth goal as Murawski received a second yellow and was sent off.
Palace made their Europa League debut after winning the 2025-26 Conference League.
Lech Poznan qualified for match after a 2-1 Ekstraklasa loss to Górnik Zabrze on 12 September 2026.

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