Palmeiras reach last 16 for 10th straight time, set Libertadores record | OneFootball

Palmeiras is once again through to the Copa Libertadores round of 16. With goals from Jhon Arias (twice), Allan, and Andreas Pereira, Verdão thrashed Junior Barranquilla-COL 4-1 this Thursday (28) at Allianz Parque and secured a spot in the continental knockout stage for the 10th straight edition.

The qualification reinforces the club’s recent dominance in the competition. Palmeiras is the only Libertadores participant to have advanced from the group stage in every edition played between 2017 and 2026.

The run of 10 consecutive qualifications is the third longest in the tournament’s history, behind only River Plate-ARG’s two streaks: 12 straight advancements between 1995 and 2006 and 11 consecutive qualifications between 2015 and 2025.

In addition, Verdão extended a national record. No other Brazilian club has played as many Libertadores round-of-16 ties as Palmeiras. They now have 19 appearances in the knockout stage, 10 of them consecutive.

Palmeiras finish second

Despite the win, Palmeiras were unable to take over the top spot in Group F. Cerro Porteño-PAR won their match and finished the group in first place with 13 points.

Verdão ended the group stage with 11 points and advanced as runners-up. Sporting Cristal-PER, with six points, and Junior Barranquilla-COL, with four, completed the standings.

As a result, Abel Ferreira’s side will be in the runners-up pot for the round-of-16 draw and could face any of the group winners from the other groups, including a derby against Corinthians.

Historic mark against foreign teams

The match also went down in history for another reason. The clash against Junior Barranquilla was Palmeiras’ 100th home game against foreign teams in the Libertadores.

The record is overwhelmingly favorable: 76 wins, 14 draws, and just 10 defeats, along with 252 goals scored and 68 conceded.

Considering all competitions and friendlies against South American clubs on Brazilian soil, Verdão also surpassed the 400-goal mark. The overall record stands at 164 matches, 115 wins, 29 draws, 20 defeats, 403 goals scored, and 143 conceded.

Now Palmeiras await the round-of-16 draw to learn their next opponent in the pursuit of their fourth Libertadores title.

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