Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace's revered manager, addressed fans after his last match at Selhurst Park on Sunday. With a humorous remark, he stated, "Now I’m leaving, I don’t have to agree with the chairman," referencing the club's past successes. He hinted at a brighter future, saying, "The best day is still to come in Leipzig."

Palace has the opportunity to secure a third trophy in 12 months by defeating Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday night. This remarkable turnaround follows a difficult period in January when the club suffered an unexpected FA Cup upset against Macclesfield. Glasner expressed disappointment over the sale of captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City, which he felt undermined his position, urging fans to remain humble despite past triumphs.

The last three and a half months have seen Glasner transform the team, leading them to another final and aiming to replicate his Europa League success with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson spoke about the desire for a happy ending, noting, "Everyone wants that happy ending and everyone’s working towards that."

Henderson, who became a hero after saving a penalty in last year's FA Cup final, revealed his struggles with depression post-victory. He noted the team's motivation for their Conference League run came after a controversial demotion from the Europa League due to ownership rules. A win in Germany would secure a Europa League spot for the club, although it would mark the end of Glasner's tenure.

As he prepares for life beyond Palace, Glasner reflected on his time with the club, stating, "I really had more than two fantastic years of my life." He praised the scouting department for identifying talents like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze.

With Palace favored against Rayo, Glasner emphasized the importance of preparation, saying, "We don’t want to change anything and we won’t change anything. It’s a final and now everything is possible." The stage is set for a climactic conclusion to Glasner's chapter at Crystal Palace.