Palmeiras advances to Libertadores final after penalty shootout win over Fluminense
Palmeiras secured a place in the Copa Libertadores final for a second consecutive year after beating Fluminense 5-4 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in the second leg.
KEY POINTS
- Palmeiras beat Fluminense 5-4 on penalties
- The second leg finished 0-0 at Nubank Parque
- Palmeiras had won the first leg 2-1 at Maracana
- Palmeiras reaches the Libertadores final for a second straight year
- Jhon Arias played for Palmeiras; Kevin Serna and Julian Millan played for Fluminense
Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores final after defeating Fluminense 5-4 in a penalty shootout. The second leg ended in a 0-0 draw at Nubank Parque.
Palmeiras advanced thanks to its 2-1 victory in the first leg at Maracana. The aggregate score therefore finished 2-2, with Palmeiras progressing on penalties.
“Palmeiras won 5-4 on penalties to reach the final.”
Jhon Arias played for Palmeiras while Kevin Serna and Julian Millan represented Fluminense. Millan was substituted due to injury and replaced by Ignacio.
Fluminense introduced Kevin Serna at the start of the second half in place of Jefferson Savarino. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes.
The first leg took place the previous week. Palmeiras won that away match 2-1 to take a slender advantage into the return fixture.
The game was scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 7:30 PM Peru time and 9:30 PM in Argentina and Brazil. Broadcast coverage was available on ESPN, Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium depending on the country.
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