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Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar: Eagles attacking duo sparkle to continue promising partnership, how Oliver Glasner's midfield 'gamble' paid off - and which star is criminally underrated?

If last month's defeat by AEK Larnaca was a lesson for Crystal Palace, this was a statement to the rest of Europe, reminding everyone why they are among the favourites to win this season's Conference League.

Despite Jean-Philippe Mateta's first penalty miss, a thunderous strike from Maxence Lacroix put his side ahead before Ismaila Sarr added a second on the brink of half-time.

Oliver Glasner's side saw their lead halved when Sven Mijnans's strike deflected in via Daniel Munoz, but Sarr almost immediately eased the nerves with a calm finish.

The result, which saw Palace rack up an xG of 3.