Carlos Miguel hails fans’ joy at Palmeiras’ progress: “Unreal” | OneFootball

The Palmeiras players experienced a night full of emotions last Thursday, when they defeated LDU 4-0, overturning the 3-0 loss from the first match, and secured a spot in the final of the Libertadores. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel revealed the emotion he felt from the eve of the match with the fans’ celebration until the final whistle at Allianz Parque.

“It was an emotion I had never felt before in my life, nothing has ever come close to what happened yesterday. The heat of the game, the fans, the stadium, it was unbelievable, truly absurd. It made us fight even harder on the field, seeing the fans’ celebration as we left the training center, everyone out on the street shouting, jumping on top of the bus stop,” he said.

“I even thought it was going to break, there were so many people,” he joked.

Fans “escorted” the bus from the training center to Allianz

The Palmeiras fans created a great atmosphere before the decisive match and followed the team bus from the training center to Allianz Parque. The supporters showed their encouragement with chants, flares, and large flags. Earlier, on the eve of the match, the fans also gathered around Allianz to support the team during their final training session there.

Palmeiras experienced a “magical night” with an epic comeback

Palmeiras faced a tough mission. After losing 3-0 in the first leg of the semifinal in Quito, Ecuador, the team needed to win 4-0 to advance to the final without needing penalties. It was difficult, but not impossible, and Abel Ferreira’s team went out and did it. Ramón Sosa, Bruno Fuchs, and Raphael Veiga (twice) found the back of the net.

“With every goal, we got goosebumps and felt that victory was coming, that qualification was on its way and, thank God, we managed it in the best way possible. It was tough, but nothing is impossible for God and everything worked out. We’ll keep our feet on the ground and our heads held high,” said Carlos Miguel.

“Everyone was focused, we already understand each other’s style of play, we’ve adapted. Abel gave us a lot of calmness in terms of tactics, in what we know how to do. These are top-level players, so we know we can’t concede goals and that we’ll get there, score, and stay focused. We have to keep doing the same, with humility, and we’ll manage not to concede goals and come away with victories,” he praised.

Focus on the Brasileirão

The Libertadores final is scheduled to take place only on November 29, at Estadio Monumental U, in Peru. Before that, Palmeiras focuses on the Brazilian Championship, a tournament in which they are the leaders and remain strong in the pursuit of the title.

Palmeiras returns to the field this Sunday to face Juventude in the 31st round of the Brasileirão. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul (RS).

“The Libertadores final is a month away, so there’s plenty of time. Now our full focus is back on the Brasileirão. We’re focused, with a very clear goal to stay in the lead until the end and win the title, which would be very important. We’ll think about the Libertadores final later, now it’s time to focus on the Brasileirão,” concluded Carlos Miguel.

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