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Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano with lineups confirmed for the UEFA Conference League final

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Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano compete in the UEFA Conference League final this Wednesday. Both teams are looking for the first European title in their history. The game takes place on Red Bull Arena, on Leipzig, on Alemanha, starting at 4pm Brasília time.

The formations have already been announced by the coaches. Oliver Glasner and Iñigo Pérez opted for lineups close to what was expected.

Escalações confirmed for decision

Crystal Palace x Rayo Vallecano
Crystal Palace x Rayo Vallecano – sofascore

Crystal Palace enters the field with a 3-4-3 formation. Dean Henderson is the goalkeeper. The defense has Chadi Riad, Maxence Lacroix and Jaydee Canvot. In the middle, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada and Tyrick Mitchell form the quartet. In attack, Ismaila Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Yéremy Pino are chosen.

The English team has important absences. Cheick Doucouré and Eddie Nketiah remain out due to injury. Oliver Glasner leads what could be his last game in charge.

  • Dean Henderson in goal
  • Zaga with Riad, Lacroix and Canvot
  • Muñoz and Mitchell on the sides
  • Wharton and Kamada in the middle
  • Offensive Trio Sarr, Mateta and Pino

Rayo Vallecano uses 4-2-3-1. Augusto Batalla stays in goal. The defensive line has Andrei Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss and Pep Chavarría. Unai López and Óscar Valentín act as flywheels. Up front, Jorge from Frutos, Pedro Díaz and Ilias Akhomach create for Alexandre Alemão.

The Spanish team arrives as underdogs, but with high morale after eliminating favorites in the tournament. Iñigo Pérez bets on collective intensity.

Transmissão live on Brasil

The duel will be shown exclusively by Prime Video in the country. The platform broadcasts the match from 3:30 pm, with pre-game and all the details. Não is broadcast openly on linear TV.

Espectadores with an active subscription can follow through the app or website. Coverage includes replays and post-game analysis.

Caminho from teams to the final

Crystal Palace reached the decision after a consistent campaign. The English team used the place gained via FA Cup and overcame rivals with physical strength and quick transitions. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr were highlights in the knockout stages.

Rayo Vallecano surprised the tournament. Madrid’s club eliminated more traditional teams with high pressing and efficient counterattacks. Jogadores like Isi Palazón, even suspended for this final, marked the group’s identity throughout the campaign.

Ambas teams are experiencing a historic moment. Nenhuma of the two had played in a European final before. The winner guarantees a place in next season’s Europa League.

Detalhes stadium and refereeing

Red Bull Arena hosts the match. The stadium at Leipzig has a capacity for around 43 thousand fans and should be full. Crystal Palace fans traveled in good numbers, while Rayo fans organized collective broadcasts on Madri.

Maurizio Mariani referees the match. The Italian has a known average number of cards and will be helped by his usual team. VAR has Marco Di Bello.

What to expect from the clash

Crystal Palace has greater offensive power. Mateta and Sarr can decide on individual plays. Glasner’s team tends to dominate possession in big games.

Rayo Vallecano must close in and explore spaces. The speed of Akhomach and De Frutos represents a constant danger in counterattacks. The fierce style is a trademark of the Spanish team.

Lesões remains as a factor. Crystal Palace monitored Adam Wharton until the last training session. No Rayo, some recent returns have given the coach options.