Crystal Palace advanced to the FA Cup final for the first time since 2016 with a resounding 3–0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium.

Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a stunning strike in the 31st minute, setting the tone for the Eagles. 

Ismaïla Sarr doubled the lead in the second half and added a third in stoppage time, sealing the win. Despite Jean-Philippe Mateta missing a penalty, Palace’s dominance was evident throughout the match.

Aston Villa struggled to match Palace’s intensity, with key players like Marcus Rashford and Tyrone Mings absent.

Villa’s captain, John McGinn, acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, emphasizing the need to regroup and focus on upcoming challenges