02.05.2026 09:34
In the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final, Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, lost 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace, making their chances of advancing difficult.
Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, hosted Premier League representative Crystal Palace in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final. The English team took a 1-0 lead in the 22nd second with a goal from Ismaila Sarr, and the first half ended with this score. The Ukrainian team started the second half quickly and equalized with a goal from Oleh Ocheretko. In the 58th minute, Daichi Kamada scored to put Crystal Palace ahead again.
In the 84th minute, the English team made it 3-1 with Jörgen Strand Larsen hitting the net. As no further goals were scored in the remaining time, Crystal Palace returned home with a 3-1 advantage.
In the other match of the night, Spanish team Rayo Vallecano defeated French representative RC Strasbourg 1-0. The goal that brought victory to the Spanish team was scored by Alexandre Zurawski in the 54th minute. The teams that will secure a spot in the quarter-finals will be determined after the return matches to be played on May 7.