""This is unbelievable for this football club, sensational when you think of the FA Cup last season and then to keep going and create a new chapter in the book. The togetherness in the group is phenomenal and at the business end of the season, we come together. We've just got to keep pushing on and build momentum.""
"When the Conference League was first introduced back in 2021 there were some who questioned the value of the competition. But it has offered many teams the chance to do something they had never done before - win a major European trophy."
"There were wild scenes of celebration when Roma became the inaugural winners, while the following year West Ham claimed a dramatic last-minute success against Fiorentina to end their 43-year wait for a major trophy."
Crystal Palace fans are on the brink of a historic achievement, nearing their first major European final after defeating Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-finals. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, a strong 3-0 victory in the first leg secured their place against Shakhtar Donetsk. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson expressed the excitement and unity within the team, emphasizing the importance of building momentum as they approach the season's climax. The Conference League has provided opportunities for clubs to win major European trophies, as seen with previous winners like Roma and West Ham.
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