Palmeiras qualifies for Copa do Brasil despite losing to Fortaleza
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Palmeiras faced Fortaleza in the Copa do Brasil on August 5, losing 3-2 at Arena Pantanal. Though Fortaleza took the lead twice in the first half, Palmeiras equalized each time, with goals from Flaco López and Murilo. Palmeiras advanced to the quarterfinals by leveraging a lead built in the first leg, despite the loss in the return match. The next step for Palmeiras is the quarterfinal matchup against an opponent to be determined.
- •Palmeiras loses 3-2 to Fortaleza in Copa do Brasil.
- •Fortaleza scored first with Miritello and later with Rodriguinho.
- •Palmeiras equalized with goals by Flaco López and Murilo.
- •The next match for Palmeiras will be in the quarterfinals.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Palmeiras wobble, lose to Fortaleza but reach Copa do Brasil
"Palmeiras took advantage of the lead built in the first leg and secured their place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.The qualification came with some scares, after a 3-2 defeat to Fortaleza at Aren...
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