Oliver Glasner stated that everyone's hard work paid off, and the team ultimately won the championship trophy.

In his farewell match as manager of Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner, always full of passion and genuine emotion, successfully led the team to win the club's first-ever European title.  

The emotional manager said in an interview: "Oh yes, this is really incredible! I feel only gratitude and pride right now. I am proud of the players, proud of all the staff, and proud of our fans. To end up with the UEFA Champions League title is unbelievable, and I am really excited right now."  

"I can hardly express how happy I am right now. It was all so wonderful, and the players deserve the most credit. The game went as we expected, especially the first 15 minutes of the second half when we showed a very high level of play and secured the victory during that period. Then the whole team focused on defense and held on to the win. It was a truly great game."  

Crystal Palace secured their place in European competitions for next season by winning the UEFA Cup in their debut season. Oliver Glasner said, "I think this is something the players deserve, and something the club and fans deserve. Although we were moved to the UEFA a year ago due to the rules, no one ever complained about it."  

“From the club to the fans to the players, no one is unhappy about this. We treated the UEFA Cup as a brand new challenge and gave it our all to win. Now all the hard work has paid off, and Crystal Palace has finally won back the honor that was rightfully ours, just a year late. I believe everyone will continue to enjoy the European journey ahead.”  

When asked about leaving after leading the team to three trophies in two years, Oliver Glasner smiled and said, "It means a lot to me. I've said before that it's not just about a club's crest, but more importantly, about the people who worked alongside me."  

"And our fans, they have always supported us with incredible passion and stayed by the team's side. In the last 15 minutes of today's game, you could clearly see that the players were very tired. But the fans still cheered and shouted for the team with all their might, and their voices grew louder and louder, which once again became an important force for us to win the game."  

"Now everyone's hard work has finally paid off. We have lifted the trophy again and continued our European journey. This is all well-deserved. So, I sincerely thank every player, all the staff, and the fans for their continued support of the team, especially for me."  

“It’s incredible to be able to share these moments with my family. That’s why I chose this job – because of the emotions, the feelings, and being able to experience all of this with my loved ones. I must say thank you for making me a part of this; I’m truly grateful!”  

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