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Estudiantes edges Flamengo to reach Libertadores final against Palmeiras

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Estudiantes edges Flamengo to reach Libertadores final against Palmeiras
Summary

Estudiantes advanced to the 2026 Libertadores final after a tense penalty shootout against Flamengo on October 22. The match ended 0-0 after two legs, but Estudiantes triumphed 3-2 in penalties. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was crucial, saving three penalties, including attempts from Jorginho, Paquetá, and Bruno Henrique. The victory denies Flamengo a chance to face Palmeiras in a third final and maintains the equal record of 25 Libertadores titles for Argentina and Brazil. The final will take place on November 28.

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By the Numbers
  • •Estudiantes and Flamengo draw 0-0 on aggregate across two legs
  • •Fernando Muslera saves three penalties in the shootout
  • •Estudiantes wins the shootout 3-2
  • •Flamengo fails to reach a final against Palmeiras again
  • •Final scheduled for November 28.
Latest Updates
  • 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Estudiantes stun holders Flamengo to reach Copa Libertadores final
  • 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — 🔥 After penalty drama! The Libertadores-2026 final is set
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Veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saved three penalties as Argentina's Estudiantes stunned defending champions Flamengo at the Maracana Stadium on Thursday to reach the Copa Libertadores final.In next month's final Estudiantes will be aiming to break Brazilian football's seven-year winning streak in the prestigious continental club tournament, which is South America's equivalent of Europe's Champions League.

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Often criticized for his many mistakes throughout his career, 40-year-old Muslera secured a "Maracanazo" of his own.He saved THREE Flamengo penalties on Thursday night (22).And sent Estudiantes throug...

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