PSV Eindhoven U21

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Crystal Palace U21

The Eagles have made it to the final of the tournament for the second successive season, after [overcoming Everton 4-2 in the semi-final](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-everton-u21-premier-league-international-cup-semi-final/) at Selhurst Park last month.

They will face Jong PSV, the youth side of the Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven - a rematch of last season’s final - in a hope of going one better and winning the tournament this time around.

There were over 4,000 fans at Selhurst Park last season backing the boys, so come down to SE25 and get behind the boys! Tickets are available from just £1, [click HERE for more info](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/319?position).

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Darren Powell’s side have enjoyed a strong run in the competition, going unbeaten in the group stage with two draws against Athletic Club and Feyenoord and two solid wins against AS Monaco and SL Benfica.

A [resounding 3-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-wolverhampton-wanderers-u21-premier-league-international-cup-quarter-final/) in the quarter-final saw the side progress to the aforementioned semi-final to eventually set up the clash with the Dutch giants.

Much like last season, PSV have had a strong showing in the tournament. They won three of their four group stage games, which included 7-0 thrashing of Leeds United, before coming from behind at Stamford Bridge to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the quarter-finals.

It was a similar story for the Dutch outfit in the semi-final, albeit they were 2-0 down at half-time against West Ham United and fought back to win 2-3 in stoppage time.

The final is perfectly poised, but if you can't make it there in person to back the boys then you can tune in to watch every minute of the action LIVE on Palace TV+. [Click HERE for more info on Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/supporters/palace-tv-plus/) and to choose a package that’s right for you.

### Match Details

- Crystal Palace U21s v Jong PSV

- Wednesday, 15th May

- Selhurst Park

- 19:00 BST

- LIVE on Palace TV+

- [Click HERE to buy your tickets now](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/319?position)!

Crystal Palace Under-21s will face Jong PSV in the final of the Premier League International Cup NEXT WEEK (Wednesday, 15th May (KO: 19:00 BST)) at Selhurst Park, and tickets are available to purchase now from as low as £1!

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Crystal Palace U21 v PSV Eindhoven U21 (2024-05-15)

In a rematch of last season's final, Crystal Palace Under-21s will face Jong PSV in the final of the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday, 15th May (KO: 19:00 BST). Here's everything you need to know about the tournament, including Palace's journey.

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### PSV and the final

The Eagles have made it to the final of the tournament for the second successive season after [overcoming Everton 4-2 in the semi-final](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-everton-u21-premier-league-international-cup-semi-final/) at Selhurst Park. 

They will face Jong PSV, the youth side of the Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, in a rematch of last season’s final in a hope of going one better and winning the tournament this time around. 

Much like last season, PSV have had a strong showing in the tournament. They won three of their four group stage games, which included 7-0 thrashing of Leeds United, before coming from behind at Stamford Bridge to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the quarter-finals.

It was a similar story for the Dutch outfit in the semi-final, albeit they were 2-0 down at half-time against West Ham United and fought back to win 2-3 in stoppage time. 

There were over 4,000 fans at Selhurst Park last season backing the boys, so come down to SE25 and get behind the boys! Tickets are available from just £1, [click HERE for more info](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/319?position). 

If you can't make it there in person to back the boys then you can tune in to watch every minute of the action LIVE on Palace TV+. [Click HERE for more info on Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/supporters/palace-tv-plus/) and to choose a package that’s right for you.

Premier League International Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 4-2 Everton

### Wolverhampton Wanderers

After progressing through the group stage, Palace faced domestic opponents Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League International Cup quarter-final. They welcomed the West Midlands outfit to the VBS Community Stadium and managed to [put three past them with no reply](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-wolverhampton-wanderers-u21-premier-league-international-cup-quarter-final/).

A brace for Danny Imray, which were two brilliantly taken goals, along with a fine finish from Roshaun Mathurin saw Darren Powell's side ease into the semi-finals with their fourth win in their last five games across all competitions at the time.

Wolves had previously topped their group going into this game, with wins against PSV, Sparta Prague and Nice. They also recorded a draw against Hertha Berlin.

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International Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

### The Premier League International Cup

The Premier League International Cup pits 12 Category 1 sides from England against 12 of the best European sides in three separate groups of eight.

In each group, four English sides have been drawn against four European sides. The English sides will play the European sides once, and English teams will not play one another. All ties will be contested in England.

The top two teams from each group, along with two of the best third-place sides, will progress to the quarter-finals.

Palace are entering the tournament for the second time in their history, having [finished runners-up last season against Jong PSV](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/academy/crystal-palace-u21-season-review-2223/).

They were drawn in Group C and have faced Athletic Club, Benfica, Feyenoord and Monaco. Here's how they got on in each game.

### Athletic Club

The first opponents for Powell’s side were Athletic Club B. The Spanish giants are famed for their policy of only utilising players born, or trained in, the Basque Country -  an autonomous region in the north of Spain and southwestern France.

This policy extends to the youth sides and has seen the club produce the likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Aymeric Laporte and Iñaki Williams.

Athletic Club B are in the Segunda Federación Group II, the fourth tier of Spanish football. They were recently relegated from the Primera Federación - Group II last season and are coached by former player Carlos Gurpegui. He came through the ranks at Basconia, an affiliate club which feeds directly into Athletic Club B.

They have previously competed in every iteration of the Premier League International Cup, apart from last season, though they have never made it beyond the quarter-finals.

In their [opening clash with the Basque giants, Palace drew 1-1](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-athletic-club-bilbao-premier-league-international-cup-2324/) - with Seán Grehan's header in the first-half being cancelled out by Aimar Duñabeitia. A point gave the Eagles a basis to work on as they then welcomed AS Monaco to the VBS Community Stadium.

International Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 1-1 Athletic Club

### AS Monaco

Hailing from one of the biggest and most successful clubs in French football, Palace will face a stern test against one of the most reputable Academies in France tonight.

Monaco's academy has produced global football superstars such as Kylian Mbappé, Thierry Henry, Lillian Thuram, Emmanuel Petit, and David Trezeguet.

AS Monaco Groupe Elite, as they are known, previously competed in the Championnat National 2 - the fourth tier of the French football pyramid. They were relegated at the end of 2021/22 and mostly play friendlies against various French and European sides.

Monaco have been regulars in the Premier League International Cup since 2019/20 and also recorded a quarter-final finish in 2020.

Palace faced a strong Monaco side as they welcomed them to the VBS Community Stadium, however they were no match for new summer signing Matheus França as he scored the opening goal in his first ever game in red and blue. A stunning strike from Malcolm Ebiowei and a late breakaway goal from Roshaun Mathurin saw [the Eagles emerge 3-1 winners to top the group](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-monaco-premier-league-international-cup-2324/).

U21 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 3-1 AS Monaco

### SL Benfica

The most decorated club in Portuguese football, also known as ‘The Eagles', Benfica are not only one of the big three clubs in Portugal, but also one of the top 10 clubs in UEFA’s official rankings, participating in 43 seasons of European football, second only to Real Madrid.

Benfica’s Academy have produced a number of exceptional players throughout the years including the likes of Rui Costa, Ruében Dias and Nené.

They currently compete in the Liga Portugal 2, the second tier of Portuguese football. Last time out they registered a 15th-place finish.

The Portuguese Eagles have competed in all but one iteration of the Premier League International Cup, reaching the quarter-final on two occasions.

In their final home game of 2023, Palace hosted Benfica and managed to come away with all three points. An early Mathurin goal followed by a second-half strike from Ademola Ola-Adebomi saw the [south London Eagles come up trumps against the Portuguese Eagles](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/crystal-palace-sl-benfica-premier-league-international-cup-u21-2324/) to top the group once more.

International Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-1 SL Benfica

### Feyenoord

Palace’s final opponents in the group were Feyenoord. The Dutch senior side won the Eredivisie last season and have historically enjoyed a strong presence of Academy graduates in their squad.

Some of the graduates from Feyenoord’s Academy over the years include Nathan Aké, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Robin van Persie and Georginio Wijnaldum.

They currently compete in the Divisie 1 U21, the top division of youth football in the Netherlands.

The Dutch outfit have competed in four out of the seven iterations of the Premier League International Cup, though they have never progressed beyond the group stage.

With two wins and a draw, Palace only needed a point against Feyenoord to progress to the quarter-finals and they got just that. An upset looked like it was on the cards as the Dutch outfit took the lead early on, though Luke Plange quickly equalised five minutes later. [It finished as a 1-1 draw](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/report-plange-pounces-as-palace-u21s-reach-last-eight-of-international-cup/) and that was enough to see the south Londoners through to the quarter-final.

International Cup Highlights: Palace 1-1 Feyenoord

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Crystal Palace U21 v Monaco U21 (2023-10-24)

Crystal Palace U21 v Athletic Club U21 (2023-09-27)

Crystal Palace U21 v Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 (2024-02-26)

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