Weverton eyes fourth Palmeiras title, marks 100 Libertadores games | OneFootball

The goalkeeper Weverton has joined the select list of players who have completed 100 games for the Copa Libertadores. The Palmeiras player reached this mark in the 3-1 victory over River Plate, a result that put Verdão in the semifinals.

The goalkeeper has 80 games for Palmeiras and 20 for Athletico-PR in the Libertadores. With this, he is the sixth athlete who has played the most in the history of the competition, behind former Paraguayan player Sergio Aquino, with 107. In addition, Weverton is the leader in victories (65, followed by Fábio, from Fluminense, with 63) and the leader in games without suffering (52, also followed by Fábio, with 48).

Weverton is decisive in Palmeiras' qualification

Palmeiras took to the field needing only a draw at Allianz Parque to stamp their ticket to the semifinals. However, Verdão saw River take the lead early in the second half. With the Argentines ahead, Weverton made a great save to prevent another goal from the opponent.

In the second half, Palmeiras sought the turnaround with goals from Vitor Roque and Flaco López (twice). In the final minutes, the Palmeiras goalkeeper made a fingertip save on a shot from former Palmeiras player Miguel Borja.

Palmeiras seeks the fourth title

Alive in the Libertadores, Weverton's Palmeiras is in pursuit of the fourth championship of the continental competition. In the semifinals, Verdão faces LDU with matches scheduled to take place on October 22 and 29. As the team with the best campaign, Alviverde decides at home.

Next Palmeiras match

Match: Bahia x Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (25th round) Date and time: September 28, 2025 (Sunday), at 4 pm (Brasília time) Location: Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador (BA)

Palmeiras in the Brasileirão

Fighting for the title, Palmeiras continues to chase the leader. At the moment, Verdão occupies the third place, with 49 points in 22 games played.

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