Lyon win appeal against relegation as Palace’s European place put in major doubt

Lyon’s success and higher league position means Palace are set to be moved down to the Conference League.

Crystal Palace’s place in the Europa League has been put in further doubt (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Lyon have won their appeal against relegation to the French second division, a decision which puts Crystal Palace’s participation in next season’s Europa League in major doubt.

Palace thought they had secured a place in Europe’s second-tier club competition thanks to their FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May but uncertainty quickly arose as to whether they would be allowed to enter due to UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules.