One week on: 10 moments we loved from Leipzig

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One week on from our first European trophy, it's hard to select just 10 things that stand out from a trip for the ages...

However, we've attempted the task nonetheless. Here are some moments worth taking another look at...

1. A South London takeover

So many of you headed over to the Saxony state in Germany, via an array of different modes of transport. Whether it was by plane, train or automobile, in the end it was a Palace takeover of Leipzig.

Even a day or two prior to matchday, there was plenty of red and blue on display throughout the city.

As with every European trip this season, the sheer volume of support was phenomenal.

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2. Glasner's rallying cry

For anyone who did wake up on matchday after a late one the night before, this was the perfect tonic to get you in the mood.

Oliver Glasner's final pre-match message, as with the FA Cup Final 12 months earlier, would prove almost poetic.

Oliver Glasner | Let's make history... Again.

3. The Fanzone

For so long the Conference League quest was about being "on our way to Leipzig".

But when we finally reached our destination this is what it is all about.

Palace fans enjoying the sunshine, music, and mixing during some great pre-match entertainment, which included an interview with current players Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucouré.

Conference League Final | Eddie Nketiah & Cheick Doucouré

4. Club legends getting involved

On the theme of the Fanzone, plenty of Palace legends were at Marktplatz and around the city on matchday.

We heard from Mark Bright, John Salako, Scott Dann and Joel Ward as the build-up continued.

While the current team made history, we can't forget those who laid the groundwork to get the club to where it is today.

5. That Tifo...

Wembley set the tone for Palace displays to take the breathe away. But this one, displayed just minutes before kick-off, was equally stunning.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Tifo. As a rallying cry, it certainly fitted the occasion.

6. An electric atmosphere

Leading on from the Tifo display, but just how loud was the Leipzig Stadium? In the first few minutes of that game, it was almost deafening.

The backing the Eagles received throughout the game was extraordinary. With Rayo fans also in tremendous voice and making the most of their first major cup final appearance. At so many times in the evening, the atmosphere was genuinely moving.

The singing, colour and general backing from the stands at both ends befitted a European final.

7. That goal celebration

What else is there left to say about the goal that won us a European trophy?

The goal itself from a purely technical standpoint won't be the best of Jean-Philippe Mateta's 62 for Palace to date. But it was his most important.

The celebrations – both in the stands and on the pitch – will live long in the memory.

8. The final whistle

The moment a dream became reality. What a moment.

A nine-month, 17-match, campaign concluding with silverware. Drink it in.

9. Lifting the trophy

The moment it all sunk in. Once we've witnessed Oliver Glasner's magnificent pitch dive and a magnificent rendition of Glad All Over,** the players begin to collect their medals with the captain up last.

Dean Henderson lifts the trophy high into the Leipzig night sky.

Palace have become European champions.

10. The scenes at Selhurst!

The reverberations of the evening were felt way beyond Leipzig. In South London and beyond, fans celebrated lifting silverware.

Back at our official viewing party at Selhurst Park, joyous fans head onto the pitch to savour the moment.

The best images from SE25 can be viewed here.

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