As the FA Cup winner, Crystal Palace was to play Europa League football next season. However, after Olympic Lyon won an appeal for relegation from League One and secured his position in the European Second Level, the palace was demoted to the Europa Congress League due to ownership between the two clubs.
Here’s how Palace President Steve Parish responded to the news:
“We’re in ruins, that’s a terrible injustice for the club.”
Crystal Palace President Steve Parish on UEFA’s decision to demote the club from the Europa League to the Conference League 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/e2kojyqxkv
– Sky Sports News (@skysportsnews) July 11, 2025