Crystal Palace Vs AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Conference League 2025-26: Ismaila Sarr Nets Double As Eagles Return To Winning Ways

Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Conference League 2025-26

Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park, improving their position in the UEFA Conference League.

Match Summary

Crystal Palace defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-1 in the UEFA Conference League.
Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring with a precise right-footed strike in the 22nd minute.
Lacroix's goal came from a cushioned header by Marc Guehi.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty was saved early on by AZ’s goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro.
Ismaila Sarr doubled Palace’s lead just before half-time by capitalizing on a set-piece chance.
AZ Alkmaar scored a consolation goal at the 54th minute through a deflected shot by captain Sven Mijnans.
AZ Alkmaar remain without a win in 11 matches played in England.

Additional Details

"Maxence Lacroix got on the end of Marc Guehi's cushioned header to fire a right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner for the 22nd-minute opener."

"Sarr doubled Palace's lead on the stroke of half-time, pouncing from point-blank range after AZ failed to deal with a set-piece delivery."

"AZ Alkmaar remain winless in 11 trips to England."

Context

AZ Alkmaar’s manager Oliver Glasner saw his team bounce back from a surprising 1-0 home defeat to Larnaca last round, but struggled again on English soil in this match.

Author's summary: Ismaila Sarr’s two goals powered Crystal Palace to a 3-1 UEFA Conference League win, continuing AZ Alkmaar’s winless streak in England and marking Palace’s return to form.

Outlook India — 2025-11-07