Crystal Palace pocketed £21.5 million after beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig on Thursday. Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half strike secured the club's first-ever European trophy.
Mateta reacted fastest to an Adam Wharton effort and fired home the rebound. It was a clinical finish that sealed Palace's historic Conference League triumph.
Manager Oliver Glasner departs Selhurst Park on a high note. His two-and-a-half-year tenure delivered the FA Cup, Community Shield, and now European silverware.
Palace earned roughly €17.3 million before the final through participation fees and prize money. Victory in Germany added €3 million more to the coffers.
Europa League qualification guarantees another £4 million in earnings. Combined winnings now total around €24.8 million, with potential for more depending on next season's European run.
After the match, Mateta couldn't hide his emotions. "I feel fantastic.
We did it. First time in Europe, and we did it," he told reporters.
According to him, the Eagles gave everything on the pitch. "I told you about the intensity they would have, and I am tired right now because I gave everything.
That's why we won today," Mateta added.
Palace will now compete in next season's Europa League group stage. It marks another major milestone for the south London club heading into 2024-25.
