Crystal Palace Under-21s were beaten 1-0 by Valencia in the Premier League International Cup opener.
The match, held at the VBS Community Stadium, saw Rodrigo Gamon's well-timed run allow Valencia to take the lead.
Despite a series of promising chances, Darren Powell's side were edged out by the slimmest of margins.
Crystal Palace U21s had previously recorded a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the league.
Author's summary: Crystal Palace U21s lose 1-0 to Valencia.