Manager Oliver Glasner is making history for Crystal Palace. |
Before the match, Glasner claimed he had warned Pep Guardiola that Manchester City would struggle if they didn't change their system. "After Palace's 2-4 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad (on April 6th), I told Pep that if the two teams met again, he couldn't use that tactic because I would find a way to counter it," the Palace manager said.
How confident or truly skilled do you have to be to dare say that to Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest managers in the world ? This warning came true on the pitch, as Palace played a tactically superior game against Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
Talent
This victory adds to Glasner's impressive record, which includes winning the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022 and leading the team to the Champions League knockout stage and the DFB-Pokal final in his second season there.
The 1-0 victory in the FA Cup final brought Palace their first major trophy, marking a significant milestone in manager Glasner's career, proving that clever tactics can overcome both financial power and fame.
At Wembley, a mighty Manchester City struggled against a disciplined, tight-knit Palace side skilled at high-pressure pressing. Glasner understood that to counter Guardiola's possession-based philosophy, Palace needed to disrupt their opponents' control of the ball.
By pressing high up the pitch, Palace forced Manchester City into making mistakes, especially in building play from the back. This is one of the weaknesses that Glasner exploited to the fullest.
The only goal of the match came from Eberechi Eze, a player Glasner redefined his role within his system. Eze was not only a creative attacking midfielder but also a crucial part of the pressing and ball winning.
His goal, delivered by a pass from Daniel Muñoz, was the result of a quick counter-attack that Glasner had practiced thoroughly. Palace's defense, under Glasner's guidance, also played an excellent game.
Guardiola, despite his reputation for adaptability, seemed surprised by Palace's flexibility and determination. For the past two months, Glasner's Palace has been one of the most formidable teams in England.
They defeated Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Brighton, and drew with Forest and Arsenal. With this achievement, Glasner wrote history for Palace and affirmed his position on the world football map.
Glasner defeated Pep convincingly. |
Exceed the limit
For many mainstream football fans, Glasner is just an unknown name. The coach, born in 1974 in Salzburg (Austria), is far less famous than Pep, who reshaped modern football.
Glasner was a defender, spending most of his playing career with SV Ried. He didn't begin coaching until 2014, at the age of 40, when he took charge of SV Ried. He helped the club achieve notable successes, but the major turning point in his career came when he moved to Wolfsburg in 2019.
Here, Glasner led the team to a fourth-place finish in the Bundesliga, securing Wolfsburg's place in the Champions League for the 2020/21 season. However, he left Wolfsburg in 2021 due to internal conflicts.
Glasner's greatest success came when he managed Eintracht Frankfurt. In the 2021/22 season, he led Frankfurt to win the UEFA Europa League, defeating Rangers in the final. This was Frankfurt's first European title in 42 years, and also a testament to Glasner's tactical genius.
He went on to lead Frankfurt to the Champions League knockout stage and the DFB-Pokal final the following season, before leaving the club in 2023.
In February 2024, Glasner was appointed manager of Crystal Palace, a team then struggling in the Premier League. Under his leadership, Palace underwent a remarkable transformation.
After 14 months, Palace made steady progress, quickly achieving their goal of avoiding relegation and securing a historic victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
This victory brought Palace their first major title in the club's history. Oliver Glasner, with his tactics, not only defeated Pep Guardiola but also conquered the football world.
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