Lyon have been successful in their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1, in a potential blow to Crystal Palace ’s hopes of playing in the Europa League next season. French club Lyon have maintained their Ligue 1 status following an appeal hearing and are now expected to keep their place in the Europa League.

CRYSTAL PALACE face being booted into the Conference League after Lyon won their appeal against relegation from  the French top flight. Uefa officials now have to rule on whether the FA

Lyon have been reinstated to Ligue 1 following a successful appeal prompting fresh concern at Crystal Palace over their spot in the Europa League because of multiclub ownership issues