Crystal Palace's Europa League dreams now rest with Uefa, with those at Selhurst Park fearing the worst. They are waiting on Uefa to decide whether John Textor's stake in the club breaches the governing body's multi-club ownership rules by the end of the week.

Olympique Lyonnais have successfully appealed the DNCG’s decision to relegate the club to Ligue 2 following financial mismanagement. This means that the club should feature in next season’s UEFA

Lyon have been successful in their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1, in a potential blow to Crystal Palace ’s hopes of playing in the Europa League next season. French club Lyon have maintained their Ligue 1 status following an appeal hearing and are now expected to keep their place in the Europa League.