Does Mateta play today? Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano with lineups confirmed for the UEFA final

Jean-Philippe Mateta appears as a starter in the Crystal Palace lineup. The French striker will play today in the UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. The match takes place at Red Bull Arena, at Leipzig, starting at 4pm at Brasília time.

Oliver Glasner kept the center forward in the starting eleven. The choice reinforces the firepower of the English team in the decision.

Jean-Philippe Mateta confirmed in attack

Crystal Palace enters with the 3-4-3 formation. Dean Henderson occupies the goal. The defense has Chadi Riad, Maxence Lacroix and Jaydee Canvot. Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada and Tyrick Mitchell form the midfield. In the front trio, Ismaila Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Yéremy Pino carry the threat.

Mateta is experiencing a positive phase. Ele was one of Crystal Palace’s main names in the European campaign with goals and assists in decisive moments. His presence as a starter shows the coach’s confidence in exploiting aerial balls and shots inside the area.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta as a reference in the attack
• Sarr and Pino with freedom at the ends
• Muñoz and Mitchell on the sides
• Wharton and Kamada in mid control
• Henderson on goal to get the ball out

Do alongside Rayo Vallecano, the 4-2-3-1 has Augusto Batalla in goal. The defense includes Andrei Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss and Pep Chavarría. Unai López and Óscar Valentín act as flywheels. Jorge of Frutos, Pedro Díaz and Ilias Akhomach support Alexandre Alemão in command of the attack.

Transmissão live on Brasil

The final will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video. The platform starts coverage at 3:30 pm with pre-game, lineups and analysis. Assinantes can follow you through the app or the official website. Não is broadcast on open TV.

Desfalques that influence teams

Crystal Palace continues without Cheick Doucouré and Eddie Nketiah. Injuries forced adjustments in the midfield and attack. Mesmo thus, Glasner found balance with the entry of Mateta as the main reference.

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Rayo Vallecano also records absences. Carlos Martín and Luiz Felipe are out. Iñigo Pérez bets on the speed of the wingers and the strength of Alemão to neutralize the English air power.

Referee Maurizio Mariani commands the game. The Italian averages 4.64 cards per match and will have VAR support from Marco Di Bello.

Trajetória until European decision

Crystal Palace advanced on Conference League with solid performance. The team used quick transitions and physical strength to overcome opponents. Jean-Philippe Mateta shone in several clashes and is now looking for an unprecedented title for the club.

Rayo Vallecano arrived as a surprise. The Spanish team eliminated favorites with collective determination and efficient counterattacks. Nenhum from the two clubs had played in a European competition final before this Wednesday.

The victory grants the champion a place in next season’s Europa League. The confrontation marks a historic date for the English and Spanish.

Stadium Ficha and game details

Red Bull Arena, in Leipzig, in Alemanha, receives the final. The stadium has a capacity for around 43 thousand people and should have a good attendance. Torcidas from both sides were present.