AEK Larnaca Shock Crystal Palace in First European Home Defeat

Crystal Palace endured a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home against AEK Larnaca in their first major European tournament game at Selhurst Park. Despite being favorites to progress in the Europa Conference League, Palace struggled to capitalize on chances, with Jean-Philippe Mateta notably missing key opportunities, including clipping the crossbar. The Cypriot side scored through Riad Bajic following a defensive error by Palace's young centre-back Jaydee Canvot, which proved decisive. The match was marked by a fan-created tifo expressing Palace's European ambitions, contrasting with the team's flat performance on the pitch. This loss raises concerns as Palace prepare for challenging upcoming fixtures in both domestic and European competitions. Manager Oliver Glasner will need to address the lack of creativity and finishing to help the team bounce back.