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Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano: Conference League final – live

The Guardian UK Wednesday 27 May 2026, 17:39 UTC By Dominic Booth 1 min read
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Crystal Palace is set to face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig. Following the match, police in Leipzig ordered 60 Crystal Palace fans, identified as "known troublemakers," to leave the city centre after two arrests were made due to clashes with Rayo Vallecano supporters. The police reported that the fan clashes involved thrown bottles, glasses, and furniture, as well as physical altercations.

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Some news from police in Leipzig overnight: They say 60 Crystal Palace fans classed as “known troublemakers” were ordered to leave the city centre on Tuesday night after two arrests were made following clashes with Rayo Vallecano fans.

Saxon State Police revealed clashes between fans “suddenly broke out” with bottles, glasses and furniture thrown as well as “physical altercations”.

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