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 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.
- •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
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Horrific injury in the Copa Libertadores
"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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