Riad Bajić scored the only goal of the match when AEK Larnaca stunned Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park on matchday two of the Europa Conference League on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
Bajić found the back of the net with a brilliant shot from the edge of the box in the 51st minute. Marcus Rohdén assisted him.
In-form striker Jean-Philippe Mateta came close to scoring the first goal of the match in the 21st minute, but his shot rattled the crossbar and flew off the pitch.
The home side’s attacking players created numerous scoring opportunities in the clash, but were not accurate in front of the goalmouth. They had 66% of ball possession, but were not clinical in front of goal.
Oliver Glasner’s men took 15 shots, but only one effort was on target. Zlatan Alomerović only pulled off one great save in the encounter when Mateta tried to score an equaliser with a superb header in the 71st minute.
AEK Larnaca secured maximum points in the match and climbed up to second place on the 36-team table. They’ve won two out of two Conference League games without conceding. Only Fiorentina is above them in the standings with the same points, wins, and goals.
Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca: Official Lineups
Crystal Palace’s Starting XI:
Dean Henderson (G), Daniel Muñoz, Tyrick Mitchell, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Ismaila Sarr, Jefferson Lerma, Yeremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Will Hughes, and Jaydee Canvot.
AEK Larnaca’s Staring XI:
Zlatan Alomerović (G), Enric Saborit, Ledes Gustavo, Marcus Rohdén, Riad Bajic, Hrvoje Milicevic, Pere Pons, Yerson Chacon, Jorge Miramón, Valentin Roberge, and Jeremie Gnali.
Crystal Palace Latest Results in Conference League
Crystal Palace thrashed Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in the opening match of their Conference League campaign on 2 October 2025.
Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring in the 31st minute, giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead going into the halftime break. Eddie Nketiah doubled Palace’s lead in the 58th minute, a few minutes after his introduction.
Despite losing Borna Sosa to a red card in the 76th minute, Crystal Palace secured maximum points in the match.
AEK Larnaca Latest Results in Conference League
In their opening match of the tournament, a dominant AEK Larnaca defeated AZ Alkmaar 4-0 on 2 October 2025. Alkmaar were unfortunate when they lost a player in the second minute of the clash.
Penetra received a straight red card for his ugly challenge a few minutes after kick-off. Waldo Rubio scored the only goal of the first half in the 25th minute. Riad Bajic extended his side’s lead in the 54th minute.
Ðorde Ivanovic made it 3-0 in the 73rd minute, and Marcus Rohdén netted the last goal of the encounter in the 83rd minute. AEK Larnaca also had a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR review in the 51st minute.
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Crystal Palace’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Sunday, 26 October 2025, Crystal Palace visits Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the ninth round of the Premier League. The showdown starts at 16:00.
- On Wednesday, 29 August 2025, Crystal Palace visits Liverpool at Anfield in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. The clash kicks off at 21:45.
AEK Larnaca’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Monday, 27 October 2025, AEK Larnaca hosts APOEL at AEK Arena on matchday eight of the Cypriot First Division. The clash starts at 19:00.
- On Thursday, 30 October 2025, AEK Larnaca faces Pafos in the Cypriot Super Cup final. The showdown kicks off at 18:00.
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