In the UEFA Europa League knockout stage, Crystal Palace defeated Bosnian champions Žilinskiy 2-0 at home in Selhurst Park, advancing to the Europa League Round of 16 with a total score of 3-1.

After the match, head coach Oliver Glasner gave the team's performance high praise, commending the players' excellent tactical execution, patience, and unparalleled team spirit.

Despite a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Crystal Palace demonstrated mature control of the game at home. Glasna attributed this clean and crucial victory to the players' exceptional learning and adaptability.

Glasner specifically praised the team's composure on the pitch: "We learned a lot from the away game, becoming more balanced in attack and defense and extremely patient. Facing the opponent's deep and dense defense, the players strictly executed the plan, maintained a high-tempo passing game, and delivered the decisive blow at the crucial moment."

Besides his impressive performance in this match, Glasner was also very pleased with the team's recent overall improvement in form. He attributed the team's three wins in the last five games to a timely "reset" following the January transfer window.

“You can clearly see that the players are getting more and more comfortable with our current tactics. Although there are still some tactical details to refine, we have regained a strong sense of stability on the defensive end, which is the cornerstone of the team’s continued progress,” Glasner said.

Glasner also emphasized the importance of team cohesion and expressed his gratitude to the fans who have always supported the team. He concluded, "From the first minute to the last, we were closely linked. This spirit of unity was, and still is, our strongest weapon."

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