Crystal Palace have secured their place in the Conference League semi-finals, overcoming a fierce comeback from Fiorentina to win 4-2 on aggregate. The Eagles took an early lead through Ismaila Sarr's header, but the Italian side fought back, scoring either side of injury substitutions for Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix. Despite a spirited display from Fiorentina, Palace held on to reach their first European semi-final, where they will face Shakhtar Donetsk.
Palace are the fifth English club to reach the Conference League last four, following in the footsteps of Chelsea, West Ham, Leicester, and Aston Villa. The semi-final tie will see Palace host Shakhtar in the return leg at Selhurst Park, after traveling to Poland for the first leg.
Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his side's resilience, saying they fully deserve their spot in the semi-finals. The Eagles will now look to build momentum and deliver a special result for their fans, with the first leg scheduled for April 30 and the second leg on May 7.