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Tiago Palacios suffers serious injury in Copa Libertadores match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:21 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Tiago Palacios suffers serious injury in Copa Libertadores match

Summary

Tiago Palacios sustained a significant injury during the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 match between Estudiantes and Universidad Católica. The injury occurred following a head collision with Valencia. Due to safety protocols, Palacios was unable to continue in the match. The situation raises concerns regarding player safety in high-stakes competitions.

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•Palacios injured in a head clash with Valencia
•Match is part of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16
•The injury resulted in Palacios' withdrawal due to safety concerns
•Estudiantes faced Universidad Católica in this high-stakes matchup

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2:21 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Horrific injury in the Copa Libertadores

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Tiago Palacios suffered a chilling injury in the match between Estudiantes and Universidad Católica in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.The Estudiantes player ended up with a huge lump on his face a...
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