Crystal Palace beat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in Conference League opener

Crystal Palace opened their first full European group campaign with a 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Motor Lublin Arena in Lublin, Poland. Daniel Muñoz headed Palace in front in the 31st minute and substitute Eddie Nketiah doubled the lead early in the second half to seal a maiden Conference League victory as the visitors extended their unbeaten run to a club-record 19 matches.

Yeremy Pino provided both assists, delivering the left‑wing crosses that created Muñoz’s towering finish at the far post and Nketiah’s volleyed strike in the 59th minute. Jean‑Philippe Mateta started the match but was replaced at half time by Nketiah, whose introduction proved decisive after an earlier disallowed effort ruled out for offside.

The match took place on neutral ground because Dynamo are staging European home fixtures in Poland amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Dynamo’s opportunity to threaten was limited; reports indicate the hosts did not register a shot on target until stoppage time, and they were unable to find a way through Palace’s defence for most of the game.

Palace finished the game with ten men after Borna Sosa received a second yellow card late on and...