Libertadores quarter-finals: 4 first-leg results, semi-final outlook | OneFootball

Flamengo, Fluminense and Palmeiras won, while Corinthians were held to a draw; check the dates and venues for the second-leg clashes

The first-leg matches of the Libertadores quarterfinals came to an end this Thursday (10). Flamengo earned a huge win against Independiente del Valle (ECU) at Quito’s high altitude. Along with Mengão, three other Brazilian representatives took the field looking to gain an edge in the fight for a place in the semifinals.

HOW DID THE FIRST-LEG RESULTS END?

So, three of the four Brazilian teams in the competition took the lead in the race for a semifinal spot. However, Corinthians were the only side that failed to win their first-leg match.

HOW DID FLUMINENSE BEAT PLATENSE?

Fluminense beat Platense (ARG) 2-0 last Tuesday (08), with goals from Nonato and Hulk. As a result, the semifinal spot will be decided next Tuesday (15), at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, in Buenos Aires.

With the result built at home, Fluminense can lose by as many as one goal in the second leg and still advance. Therefore, the Tricolor side goes into the qualification battle with the advantage. The winner will face whoever advances from Palmeiras vs. LDU (ECU).

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MATCH BETWEEN PALMEIRAS AND LDU?

Palmeiras, meanwhile, beat LDU (ECU) 1-0 on Wednesday (09) at Nubank Parque in the first leg of the quarterfinals. Giay scored the winning goal for the green-and-white side. With the victory, the São Paulo team takes a narrow advantage into the return leg, scheduled for next Wednesday (16), again at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Casa Blanca Stadium in Ecuador.

HOW DID THE CLASH BETWEEN ESTUDIANTES AND CORINTHIANS END?

Also on Wednesday (09), Corinthians drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG) in La Plata after conceding an early goal. Kaio César scored for Corinthians, while Alexis Castro found the net for the home side.

As a result, the decision for a semifinal place was left for next Wednesday (16), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena. Whoever wins advances and will face the team that comes through from Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle. If it ends in a draw, regardless of the score, the tie will be decided on penalties.

HOW DID FLAMENGO BEAT INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE?

Flamengo took a big step toward the Libertadores semifinals on Thursday night (10) by beating Independiente del Valle 2-0 at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Ecuador. At Quito’s altitude of nearly 3,000 meters, Leonardo Jardim’s team withstood the home side’s pressure in the first half.

However, they were ruthless after the break, with goals from Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira. The second leg is therefore scheduled for next Thursday (17), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

Flamengo can lose by as much as one goal, while a two-goal defeat would send the tie to penalties. Independiente del Valle, meanwhile, will only advance directly to the semifinals if they win by three goals or more.

WHEN WILL THE LIBERTADORES SEMIFINALS AND FINAL TAKE PLACE?

The semifinals and final of the 2026 Copa Libertadores will take place between October and November. The first-leg semifinal matches are scheduled between October 13 and 15, while the second-leg clashes will be played between the 20th and 22nd of the same month. The continental tournament final will then be held on November 28, in a single-match decider.

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