Leeds United and Crystal Palace played to a 0-0 draw in a Premier League match at Elland Road, with neither team managing to break the deadlock despite creating several chances. Leeds maintained their unbeaten record in their second season in the top flight, sitting in fifth place heading into a lengthy international break. For Crystal Palace, the result marked their first clean sheet of the season, as they had previously conceded at least twice in their first four matches. Leeds, on the other hand, suffered their first clean sheet of the season in this match. The game began cautiously, with both teams showing little intensity or quality in the early stages. Walter Benítez, making his first Premier League appearance, was not tested in the first 40 minutes as Leeds failed to register a single shot on target. The most notable moment of the first half came when Benítez hesitated in distributing the ball, leading to a corner awarded by referee Adam Herczeg, who was fully aware of the rules and made the correct decision. Crystal Palace increased the pressure after halftime, and Tyrick Mitchell appeared to score from a well-worked move down the right. However, the goal was overturned by the video assistant referee (VAR), who determined that Anan Khalaili was in an offside position during the buildup. Leeds responded with their own chance, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin shot weakly at Benítez after a cross from James Justin, failing to test the Palace goalkeeper. Leeds struggled to create clear opportunities, with Ethan Ampadu involved in a long-throw routine that failed to produce any real threat. Daichi Kamada came closest to scoring a late winner with a header that narrowly missed the post. Crystal Palace had more control in midfield, with Adam Wharton and Yéremy Pino creating chances, but Leeds' defense consistently frustrated them. Both teams had moments of intensity, with Ao Tanaka and Adam Wharton receiving yellow cards for cynical fouls and late challenges. Leeds' full-backs made brief attempts to push forward, but Palace's defenders and wing-backs were effective in neutralizing these attacks. The match ended in a goalless draw, with both teams feeling they had missed opportunities to claim a win.