Crystal Palace thrash Lech 4-0 in Europa League opener
Crystal Palace secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Lech in their opening match of the 2026/27 Europa League campaign.
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Crystal Palace opened their 2026/27 Europa League campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Polish side Lech at home. Pierre Sage’s team controlled the proceedings from the start, effectively putting the game out of reach before halftime.
Yeremy Pino opened the scoring in the tenth minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Mid-way through the first half, Chris Richards added a second, followed shortly by a successful penalty from Jorgen Larsen. Eddie Nketiah completed the scoring in the 89th minute, while the visitors finished with ten men after Murawski was sent off following a second yellow card.
The result marks a strong start for the Eagles in Europe, showcasing clinical finishing and a solid defensive structure. For Lech, it was a harsh introduction to the competition, highlighting the challenge of competing at this level.
Looking ahead to the next round on October 15, Crystal Palace will travel to France to face Lyon, while Lech will host Bayer Leverkusen in an attempt to get their first points on the board.