Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño draw first leg of Libertadores tie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Palmeiras faced Cerro Porteño in the first leg of their Libertadores round of 16 match on August 12. Palmeiras had a late lead with a goal from Flaco López after a red card reduced them to 10 players. However, Cerro Porteño equalized in stoppage time due to an own goal by Carlos Miguel. Palmeiras controlled possession overall, but both teams had opportunities throughout the match. The second leg will be crucial for advancing in the tournament.
- •Palmeiras leads 1-0 late due to Flaco López's goal.
- •Cerro Porteño equalizes with an own goal in stoppage time.
- •Andreas Pereira received a straight red card for Palmeiras.
- •Both teams had chances, but scoring opportunities were limited.
- •The second leg will determine who advances in the tournament.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Palmeiras concede late goal to draw first-leg Libertadores tie, watch 🎥
"Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño drew this Wednesday (12) in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16.Flaco López opened the scoring late in the match, when Verdão had one player fewer on the field...
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