Palmeiras advances to Copa Libertadores final after penalty shootout victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores final after defeating LDU in a penalty shootout following a 3-2 victory for the Ecuadorian side at Estadio Rodrigo Paz. This match, played on September 16, saw Palmeiras trailing but battling back to equalize on aggregate. The tying goals from Michael Estrada put LDU ahead before Carlos Miguel's decisive saves in penalties. Palmeiras will now face Fluminense in the final round, with matches scheduled between October 13 and 22.
- •Palmeiras wins 4-3 in penalties after 3-2 defeat in Quito.
- •Match took place on September 16 at Estadio Rodrigo Paz.
- •Palmeiras will meet Fluminense in the next stage.
- •Final scheduled for November 28, 2026.
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"Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras are through to yet another Copa Libertadores semifinal, the 13th in their history.Extending their record among Brazilian clubs.After winning at Nubank Parque (1-0), Verd�...
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