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Palmeiras, Flamengo aim for Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense, Estudiantes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:50 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Palmeiras, Flamengo aim for Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense, Estudiantes

Summary

The 2026 Copa Libertadores semi-finals feature Palmeiras against Fluminense and Flamengo versus Estudiantes. Palmeiras has a 2-1 lead over Fluminense from the first leg, with Fluminense needing to overcome this deficit in São Paulo. Meanwhile, Flamengo and Estudiantes played to a goalless draw in their first leg, leaving the tie finely balanced. Both remaining matches are set to determine who advances to the final, where a rivalry showdown could occur between Brazilian clubs Palmeiras and Flamengo.

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By the Numbers

•Palmeiras leads 2-1 against Fluminense after the first leg.
•Fluminense scored a late header to keep the tie alive.
•Flamengo and Estudiantes played to a 0-0 draw in their first leg.
•Both semi-final matches will conclude next week.
•Palmeiras and Flamengo are each seeking another Libertadores title.

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What they're saying

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Who can stop Palmeiras and Flamengo? It’s a question that clubs across South America have so far been unable to find an answer to.Not just in the Brasileirão, but also in the Copa Libertadores, as ...
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