Published: 22:59, 6 November 2025 | Updated: 22:59, 6 November 2025

If last month's defeat by AEK Larnaca was a lesson for Crystal Palace, this was a statement to the rest of Europe, reminding everyone why they are among the favourites to win this season's Conference League.

Despite Jean-Philippe Mateta's first penalty miss, a thunderous strike from Maxence Lacroix put his side ahead before Ismaila Sarr added a second on the brink of half-time.

Oliver Glasner's side saw their lead halved when Sven Mijnans's strike deflected in via Daniel Munoz, but Sarr almost immediately eased the nerves with a calm finish.

The result, which saw Palace rack up an xG of 3.81, leaves Palace in ninth in the Conference League standings.

Daily Mail Sport's WILL PICKWORTH was at Selhurst Park and he has picked out some key talking points from the clash.  

Crystal Palace put in a dominant performance to beat AZ Alkmaar 3-1 at Selhurst Park 

Oliver Glasner's side returned to winning ways in the Conference League and rise to...