Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is celebrating a historic European night for the club, hailing their progression to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals as a "massive achievement." Despite a 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina in Italy, the Eagles' 4-2 aggregate victory, built on their first-leg triumph at Selhurst Park, secures a place in the final four.

Glasner acknowledged the challenge, stating, "A quarter-final is never easy and we made it a little bit tougher than it could have been." The win marks a significant milestone for the South London club, showcasing their growth on the continental stage.

The celebration was tempered by concern for two key players, however. Midfielder Adam Wharton and defender Maxence Lacroix both left the pitch with injuries. Glasner provided updates, noting Wharton's issue is with his adductor—a recurrence of a problem that recently saw him leave the England camp—but it "doesn't look so serious."

The situation appears more concerning for Lacroix, who suffered a painful knee injury after a foot-to-foot collision, with the manager suspecting a medial ligament issue. With a Premier League match in just four days, the squad's depth will be tested, prompting Glasner to give "credit to all the players who came in" to see out the vital result.