Palmeiras edges Fluminense 2–1 in Libertadores semi-final first leg
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Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Palmeiras took a 2–1 lead over Fluminense in the first leg of the Libertadores semi-final held at Maracanã on October 14. Flaco López opened the scoring for Palmeiras, and Marlon Freitas added a second before Wesley Natã scored for Fluminense in stoppage time. Fluminense had greater possession but struggled to convert attempts, with only one shot on target in the first half. The return leg is scheduled for October 21 at Nubank Parque, where the winner will face Flamengo or Estudiantes in the final.
- •Palmeiras leads 2–1 after the first leg of the semi-final
- •Flaco López and Marlon Freitas scored for Palmeiras
- •Wesley Natã's late goal gives Fluminense hope
- •The match occurred at Maracanã on October 14
- •The second leg is on October 21 at Nubank Parque
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 away in Copa Libertadores semifinal
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"RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Striker José López and Marlon Freitas each scored a goal on Wednesday to lead Palmeiras to a 2-1 away victory over Fluminense in an all-Brazilian match during the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.“Flaco” López — who was selected by Argentina for the last World Cup — scored the first goal in the 45th minute, finishing off a counterattack, while Freitas secured the win with a low shot from inside the box in the 85th minute at Maracana Stadium.
"Palmeiras took the advantage over Fluminense in the battle for a place in the Libertadores final.Playing at the Maracanã, Verdão beat Tricolor 2–1 in the first leg of the semifinal on Wednesday (1...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 2:42 AMPalmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 away in Copa Libertadores semifinal
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Striker José López and Marlon Freitas each scored a goal on Wednesday to lead Palmeiras to a 2-1 away victory over Fluminense in an all-Brazilian match during the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.“Flaco” López — who was selected by Argentina for the last World Cup — scored the first goal in the 45th minute, finishing off a counterattack, while Freitas secured the win with a low shot from inside the box in the 85th minute at Maracana Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 2:31 AMPalmeiras win to take the lead over Flu in Libertadores semi-final 🎥
Palmeiras took the advantage over Fluminense in the battle for a place in the Libertadores final.Playing at the Maracanã, Verdão beat Tricolor 2–1 in the first leg of the semifinal on Wednesday (1...
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