Eagles End Como Cup on a High With 3-1 Win Over Al-Ula
Crystal Palace signed off their Como Cup programme in style, beating Al-Ula 3-1 to round off pre-season on a high. The Eagles were the comfortable side in Italy, scoring three before Al-Ula pulled one back late on, as BBC Sport reported the final result.
Como Cup win rounds off Sage’s pre-season
It was an encouraging watch for supporters getting their first proper look at the side under new head coach Pierre Sage, who took charge this summer. The friendly formed part of the club’s warm-weather preparations, and Sage will have been pleased with how his players saw the game out after taking control. For those tracking how the squad is shaping up, Pierre Sage’s tactical reset has been one of the defining themes of the off-season.
The result caps a productive block of pre-season work as Palace build towards a big campaign. Winners of the UEFA Conference League last season, the Eagles will contest the Europa League in 2026-27, and Sage has used the summer fixtures to sharpen fitness and settle on his ideas before the competitive action begins.
Attention now turns to the real thing. With the friendlies wrapped up, Palace refocus on Selhurst Park and the countdown to a Premier League and European season that ranks among the most anticipated in the club’s recent history.
