CRYSTAL PALACE will play their biggest European match in years in a neutral 33,000-capacity stadium as they face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League semi-finals.
The Eagles booked their place in the last four after seeing off 4-2 on aggregate following a strong second-leg display in Italy.
Shakhtar have been forced to stage their home European fixtures in Poland due to on-going war in Ukraine Credit: Getty
Crystal Palace have slowly made their way to the last four of the Europa Conference League this season Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Shakhtar also progressed comfortably, beating AZ Alkmaar 5-2 over two legs after a 2-2 draw in the Netherlands sealed the deal.
The first leg will be played at the Henryk Reyman Stadium on Thursday, April 30.
Shakhtar have been forced to stage their “home” European fixtures in Poland due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has made it unsafe to host matches in their own country.
As a result, the Ukrainian giants have adopted the Krakow-based stadium as their temporary base throughout the 2025/26 campaign.
Kick-off for the first leg is set for 8pm BST, with Palace facing a hostile but neutral setting away from Selhurst Park.
The return leg will take place in South London on May 7, where the Eagles will look to finish the job in front of their home fans.
The winner of the tie will progress to the final in Leipzig on May 27.
Both sides come into the clash as domestic cup winners, adding extra spice to the European showdown.
Eagles boss Oliver Glasner will love to sign off in grand style after winning the FA Cup last season Credit: Alamy
Palace boss Oliver Glasner is chasing more silverware before his expected .
The Austrian has already led the and glory and will be desperate to sign off with a European trophy.
Meanwhile, Palace have shown signs of a resurgence in the Premier League.
A dramatic late win over last weekend has boosted confidence heading into the crucial semi-final showdown.
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