Libertadores: Palmeiras booed off, Corinthians draw with Estudiantes | OneFootball

Two matches got the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals moving

Two more Brazilian teams took the field this Wednesday (09) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores de América. The team that won left with the feeling of defeat. The team that drew celebrated as if it were a title. In São Paulo, Palmeiras beat LDU (ECU) 1-0 and was booed by the fans. Meanwhile, Corinthians traveled to Argentina and snatched a 1-1 draw with Estudiantes (ARG) in La Plata.

LIBERTADORES MATCHES TODAY

Playing at Nubank Parque, Palmeiras took the field with the mission of beating LDU by as large a margin as possible. After all, next Wednesday (16), the teams will meet again in the altitude of Quito for the second leg of the quarterfinals.

However, that is not what happened. In the 26th minute of the first half, Agustín Giay pounced on a rebound from the LDU goalkeeper and headed it into the back of the net. Palmeiras could not extend the lead, nor did they put the Ecuadorians under heavy pressure, and LDU even created a good chance to equalize. Furious, fans of the 2025 Libertadores runners-up booed the team as they left the pitch.

FLAMENGO KEEPING AN EYE ON IT

If Flamengo eliminate Independiente del Valle (ECU), they will face either Estudiantes (ARG) or Corinthians in the semifinals. This Wednesday (09), the teams began their tie in La Plata. Just three minutes in, Alexis Castro took advantage of a scramble in the box and sent the ball into the net.

However, early in the second half, Corinthians restored parity. After a spectacular pass from Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César stayed remarkably calm and finished past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. The São Paulo side’s goal was their first in Libertadores knockout rounds since the 2012 final. Since the return leg will be played at Neo Química Arena next Wednesday (16), the Brazilians celebrated the result.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

The last quarterfinal clash of the Copa Libertadores takes place this Thursday (10). At Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, Flamengo visit Independiente del Valle at Quito’s 2,850-meter altitude. If Mengão are on the pitch, then Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Palmeiras made things difficult for themselves. It was a slim scoreline, and LDU should go all out at altitude. On the other hand, Corinthians got an excellent result. Playing there in La Plata is not easy. Flamengo drew there in 2026 and lost in 2025 —, opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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