Palmeiras advance to Copa Libertadores semifinals after penalty shootout win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores semifinals after a penalty shootout against Liga Universitaria de Quito on September 16. The Brazilian team entered the second leg with a 1–0 lead, extending their advantage to 3–1 with goals from Marlon Freitas and Vitor Roque. However, Liga Universitaria rallied late, scoring twice to level the aggregate score. Palmeiras' goalkeeper Carlos Miguel was crucial in the shootout, making two key saves to secure victory. This marks Palmeiras' sixth semifinal appearance in seven years. They will now face Fluminense.
- •Palmeiras led 3–1 before Liga Universitaria equalized late.
- •Carlos Miguel made crucial saves in the penalty shootout.
- •Palmeiras will face Fluminense in the semifinals.
- •Estudiantes de La Plata defeated Corinthians to advance.
- •Copa Libertadores final scheduled for November 28.
- 6:23 AMESPN Soccer — Depay misses late penalty, Estudiantes reach Libertadores semis
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Palmeiras survive a late collapse, win shootout to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals
"Brazil’s Palmeiras squandered a two-goal lead in the final minutes against Liga Universitaria de Quito, but goalkeeper Carlos Miguel made two saves during the penalty shootout on Wednesday to lead the team into the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The Brazilian side entered the return leg with a 1–0 advantage and extended it to 3–1 thanks to goals from Marlon Freitas in the 10th minute and Vitor Roque — who converted a penalty in the 73rd minute.
"Estudiantes and Palmeiras advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals following dramatic quarterfinal ties against Corinthians and Liga de Quito.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 17, 2026, 6:23 AMDepay misses late penalty, Estudiantes reach Libertadores semis
Estudiantes and Palmeiras advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals following dramatic quarterfinal ties against Corinthians and Liga de Quito.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:40 AMPalmeiras survive a late collapse, win shootout to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals
Brazil’s Palmeiras squandered a two-goal lead in the final minutes against Liga Universitaria de Quito, but goalkeeper Carlos Miguel made two saves during the penalty shootout on Wednesday to lead the team into the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The Brazilian side entered the return leg with a 1–0 advantage and extended it to 3–1 thanks to goals from Marlon Freitas in the 10th minute and Vitor Roque — who converted a penalty in the 73rd minute.
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