Estudiantes advances past Corinthians; Palmeiras eliminates LDU in shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Estudiantes defeated Corinthians 2-1 on aggregate in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals on September 17, 2026. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Estudiantes scored a late goal to secure a surprise win. Meanwhile, Palmeiras advanced to the semifinals by overcoming LDU Quito, winning a penalty shootout after the teams finished level on aggregate following a 3-3 tie. Palmeiras will aim to improve on last season's runners-up finish in the upcoming semifinal.
- •Estudiantes wins 2-1 on aggregate against Corinthians.
- •Corinthians missed a late penalty that could have sent the match to a shootout.
- •Palmeiras defeats LDU Quito in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 aggregate tie.
- •Palmeiras aims for improvement after last season's runners-up finish.
- •Semifinals feature three Brazilian teams and one Argentine team.
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