Crystal Palace made a remarkable entrance into the Europa League, securing a commanding 4-0 victory against Lech Poznan, the reigning champions of Poland. The match, held at Selhurst Park, was a showcase of Palace's capabilities on the European stage following their previous success in the Conference League.

The scoring opened in the 10th minute when Yeremy Pino capitalized on a careless throw-in from Lech Poznan, quickly driving the ball into the net after a few touches. Palace continued to dominate, doubling their lead when Chris Richards scored with a powerful header from a corner taken by Adam Wharton in the 27th minute.

Things got even better for Crystal Palace as they were awarded a penalty in the 34th minute after Radoslaw Murawski fouled Pino. Jorgen Strand Larsen stepped up to confidently convert the penalty, marking his fourth goal in three matches. By halftime, Palace was leading 3-0, effectively putting the game out of reach for their opponents.

Despite Lech Poznan attempting to rally in the second half, Crystal Palace maintained control of the match. The Polish side faced further challenges, including losing Murawski to a second yellow card late in the game. With the advantage of an extra player, Palace sealed their victory with a fourth goal in the 89th minute, courtesy of Eddie Nketiah, who found the bottom corner with a precise shot.

The final score reflected Crystal Palace's dominance: 4-0, with the first half ending at 3-0. The goals for Crystal Palace were scored by Pino (10'), Richards (27'), Strand Larsen (34' penalty), and Nketiah (89').