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Crystal Palace struggles in Como Cup matches against Lens and Famalicao

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Crystal Palace struggles in Como Cup matches against Lens and Famalicao

Summary

Crystal Palace faced challenges during their participation in the Como Cup on July 29, 2026. The team fell to a 3-0 defeat against Lens and then held Famalicao to a goalless draw, relying on a penalty save from Remi Matthews in the shootout. Manager Pierre Sage noted the team created offensive opportunities but failed defensively, particularly against Lens, highlighting a lack of aggression. Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, currently on trial, was benched for both matches. Palace will look to improve in their next tournament matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Crystal Palace lost 3-0 to Lens in their first Group Stage match.
•The team drew 0-0 with Famalicao and won the shootout.
•Manager Pierre Sage emphasized offensive opportunities amid defensive struggles.
•Takehiro Tomiyasu is on trial and was named on the bench for both games.

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12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sage admits to 'difficult' night in Como

What they're saying

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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage believes his side "created opportunities offensively" but "lacked aggression" defensively on a night of mixed results at the Como Cup. "In the first game, we played with our older players but it was difficult because Lens are a good team," Sage told Palace TV. "But we did also have opportunities offensively and we have to keep that [as our positive]."
— Yahoo Sports

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