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Despite being debutants, Palace were installed as favourites to win the Conference League at the start of the season.<\/p>\n
It took a while for them to live up to that tag, with many of their performances in Europe looking somewhat turgid.<\/p>\n
But their 3-0 win against Fiorentina – two-time finalists in the Conference League – showed what they are capable of.<\/p>\n
Next up for Palace is a two-legged semi-final with Shakhtar, with Strasbourg facing Rayo Vallecano in the other tie.<\/p>\n
“They made light work of them [Fiorentina] really, but from here on in they will expect some really tough games, there is some good quality in the competition,” added Tomkins.<\/p>\n
“The question is whether they can bring the positivity from the first leg. That was the best I’ve seen them for a while, the three-week break did them the world of good and they looked like the team we saw early this season and last season.”<\/p>\n
The season will end with Glasner’s departure, but it could also end with a European prize.<\/p>\n
“Of course, that is what we all want,” said the Austrian.<\/p>\n
“We want to enjoy our life together, not just the football. The more successful you are, the more you enjoy your life. <\/p>\n
“When you play the semi-final, you want to get it all at the end and that’s what we will go for.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n