Crystal Palace kicked off their Europa League journey in style, delivering a resounding 4-0 victory over Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park. This marked a significant moment for Palace, as it was their first appearance in the competition after a tumultuous exit last year due to ownership breaches.

The first half saw Yeremy Pino, Chris Richards, and Jorgen Strand Larsen all find the net, showcasing Palace's attacking prowess. Late in the match, Eddie Nketiah added a fourth goal, solidifying a comfortable win despite Palace's recent struggles in the Premier League.

Lech Poznan faced challenges throughout the match, culminating in Radoslaw Murawski receiving a red card for a reckless challenge on Jaydee Canvot. This incident was a fitting conclusion to a night where Lech's defensive errors proved costly.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Pino's opener in the 10th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Terry Yegbe.
• Richards scoring with a header from an Adam Wharton corner, beating goalkeeper Mateusz Lis.
• A penalty awarded for a foul on Pino, converted by Strand Larsen in the 35th minute.
• An own goal from Yegbe, although Strand Larsen was offside.

Despite some opportunities for Mikael Ishak and Yegbe, Palace’s defense held strong. Manager Pierre Sage maintained an unchanged lineup from their previous 3-2 defeat against Ipswich, a decision that paid off as they dominated throughout the match.