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Fluminense advances to quarter-finals of Copa Libertadores after penalty shootout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:52 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Fluminense advances to quarter-finals of Copa Libertadores after penalty shootout

Summary

Fluminense secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores by defeating Independiente Rivadavia in a penalty shootout. The match was a decisive moment in the tournament, as it confirmed Fluminense's next opponent will be Platense, which made history by beating Coquimbo Unido to reach the quarter-finals. Teams such as Estudiantes, Flamengo, and Palmeiras remain qualified but are still waiting for their matchups to be finalized. The remaining spots in the quarter-finals will be determined on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Fluminense defeated Independiente Rivadavia in a penalty shootout.
•Platense achieved a historic debut by advancing past Coquimbo Unido.
•Estudiantes, Flamengo, and Palmeiras await their quarter-final matchups.
•Final quarter-final spots will be decided on Thursday.

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2:52 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 First quarter-final clash confirmed in the Copa Libertadores

What they're saying

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This week is key for the continuation of the Copa Libertadores, and the first quarterfinal matchup of the competition has already been confirmed.Fluminense’s win over Independiente Rivadavia in a pe...
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