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Palmeiras Secures Thrilling Libertadores Semifinal Berth
17 Sep
Summary
- Palmeiras advanced to their 13th Libertadores semifinal after a penalty shootout win.
- Carlos Miguel was the hero, making crucial saves in the decisive penalty shootout.
- Verdão will face fellow Brazilian club Fluminense in the next round.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras has secured their place in a record 13th Copa Libertadores semifinal, extending their own Brazilian club record. Following a 1-0 victory at Nubank Parque, Verdão traveled to Quito for the second leg against LDU. The match culminated in a 3-3 aggregate score after LDU's late comeback, forcing a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel proved instrumental, making crucial saves to secure a 4-3 victory for Palmeiras.
Verdão will now face fellow Brazilian side Fluminense in a highly anticipated semifinal clash. This marks another step in Palmeiras' quest for a fourth final appearance since the 2020 edition of the tournament. The decisive matches against Fluminense are scheduled between October 13 and October 22, with the grand final to be held on November 28 at Montevideo's Centenario stadium.
