Overview
- Maxence Lacroix struck first before Ismaïla Sarr scored in first-half stoppage time and again on 57 minutes, with Sven Mijnans briefly reducing the deficit for AZ.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta had an early penalty saved by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro before supplying the through-ball for Sarr’s second.
- Two Palace goals stood after VAR reviews, including Lacroix’s opener and Sarr’s close-range finish before the break.
- The victory marked Palace’s first home win in European competition in this campaign and moved them to two wins from three in the league phase.
- AZ arrived on a five-match winning run in all competitions, which was halted at Selhurst Park.