Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner shared his thoughts on his team's historic UEFA Europa Conference League title. The London club secured the major trophy by defeating Spanish side Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final.
This final held special significance for the 'Eagles'. Not only did the team triumph on the European stage, but they also wrote another brilliant chapter with Oliver Glasner, who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season.
In an interview with TNT Sports, the Austrian manager noted that the final went according to the expected script. In his opinion, Crystal Palace played a very strong game, especially at the beginning of the second half.
"The game went as we expected, but I think we played an amazing game in the 15 minutes after the break. At the end of the match, we defended very well. On this fantastic night, our players and fans deserved the victory," said Glasner.
Indeed, every episode mattered in the final. Crystal Palace increased the pressure in the second half, and the goal scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta proved decisive. At the end of the game, the Londoners defended in an organized manner, not allowing the opponent to equalize.
In his speech, Glasner emphasized the factor of teamwork. He noted that a coach cannot achieve great results alone. Big victories require a strong staff, a united team, and dedicated players.
"I consider myself a part of this team. As a coach, you can't achieve anything on your own. You need a strong staff and, most importantly, amazing players. Our team is exactly like that," he emphasized.
The Austrian coach also gave an interesting example of the players' hard work. He said that despite the 34-degree heat in London before the final, some players continued to train.
"It was 34 degrees in London on Monday, I left at about 5:00 PM, and Mateta and Mitchell were still training at that time. This shows the players' attitude towards the final," said Glasner.
These words show that Crystal Palace's success is no coincidence. The team reached the trophy not only through one goal in the final, but through daily hard work, discipline, and a serious attitude towards their job.
Glasner said he instilled one idea in the players from day one: if you work hard, you can achieve big goals. Crystal Palace's journey this season became the practical proof of that idea.
"They work very hard, and that's why we were able to win another trophy," the coach said.
For Oliver Glasner, this trophy was a symbolic farewell victory with the team. In a short time, he was able to build a strong team spirit, confidence, and a winning culture at Crystal Palace.
In short, Oliver Glasner attributed Crystal Palace's Conference League title to the players' hard work, staff unity, and fan support. In his opinion, this victory is no accident, but the result of hard work done every day. The final night was a trophy for Palace and a worthy farewell for Glasner.
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