Palmeiras beat River and become second team into Libertadores semi-finals | OneFootball

Argentinians manage to open the scoring at Allianz Parque, but Palmeiras turns it around and advances in the Conmebol Libertadores

Palmeiras is in the semifinals of the Libertadores. This is because the aggregate of 5 to 1 eliminated River Plate (ARG) this Wednesday (24). On the occasion, the Argentinians lost 3 to 1, at Allianz Parque, in the second leg of the quarterfinals.

In the first half, River scored a header with Maximiliano Salas and it seemed that they would maintain the pace for the next stage. However, goalkeeper Armani failed and let Vitor Roque equalize. From a penalty, Flaco López turned it around and he himself extended the lead.

Thus, the turnaround adds to the 2 to 1 imposed by Palmeiras in the first leg of the quarterfinals that took place in Argentina. The goals, at Monumental de Núñez, were by Gustavo Gómez and Vitor Roque.

Who will be Palmeiras' opponent in the semifinals?

Therefore, Palmeiras waits for Thursday (25) to know the opponent in the semifinals. The spot will be decided between São Paulo and LDU (EQU). The team playing at Morumbi, however, is two goals behind in the aggregate.

Is Flamengo also going to the semifinals?

To go to the semifinals, Flamengo needs at least a draw this Thursday (25) against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). The red-black mission takes place, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the UNO Stadium, in Argentina.

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