Palace drawn against Lyon and tough European opposition in Europa League

Crystal Palace will face Lyon, Sparta Prague, Real Sociedad, Red Bull Salzburg, Lech Poznan, Jagiellonia, Hoffenheim, and Besiktas in the Europa League league phase. The tie against Lyon is notable as manager Pierre Sage previously coached that club, and Palace were denied entry to this competition last season due to multi-club ownership rules. This marks Palace's first Europa League campaign after winning the Conference League in May.