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Palmeiras advances to Libertadores semifinals after penalty shootout win over LDU

Palmeiras has advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against LDU Quito in Ecuador. Following a 1-0 victory in the first leg, the match in Quito ended in a 3-3 aggregate draw after LDU staged a late comeback. Michael Estrada scored twice in stoppage time to level the score, but Palmeiras secured a 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout, highlighted by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, who saved two decisive shots.

With this win, Palmeiras will face Fluminense in the semifinals. The victory also ensures that Brazil will have at least one representative in the tournament final for the eighth consecutive year. Meanwhile, other quarter-final results included Fluminense advancing past Platense and Corinthians being eliminated by Estudiantes.

Entities

Abel Ferreira · Carlos Miguel · Copa Libertadores · Corinthians · Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado · Fluminense · Gustavo Gómez · LDU · LDU Quito · Palmeiras · Quito · Vitor Roque

Sources

I risultati del 16 settembre 2026 [www.calciomagazine.net]