Palmeiras and Fluminense prepare for decisive Libertadores semifinal

Palmeiras and Fluminense are set to face each other in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal this Wednesday at 21:30 at Nubank Parque in São Paulo. Palmeiras holds a 2-1 advantage from the first leg played at the Maracanã. A draw in the return match will allow Palmeiras to advance, while Fluminense must win by at least one goal to force a penalty shootout or by two or more goals to secure a direct spot in the final.

Conmebol has confirmed the officiating crew for the decisive match. Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will lead the game, assisted by Martin Soppi and Horacio Ferrero, with Andres Cunha serving as the VAR official.

In preparation for the match, Palmeiras recently secured a 2-0 victory against Athletico-PR in the Brasileirão. Despite the upcoming semifinal, manager Abel Ferreira opted to field a lineup close to his strongest available players, with only Marlon Freitas and Jhon Arias being rested, while Gustavo Gómez and Giay sat out due to suspensions.