Raphael Veiga leads Palmeiras comeback, celebrates Libertadores final | OneFootball

Raphael Veiga came off the bench for Palmeiras to score two goals in the 4-0 victory over LDU, in the return leg of the Libertadores semifinal. With this result, Verdão advanced to the final of the continental competition. After the match, the midfielder celebrated the goals and talked about the decision to take the penalty, the last goal of the game.

“We were very motivated, we have experienced many comeback moments. We knew that here (at Allianz) we are strong. LDU is a great team. I had the opportunity to work with Tiago, I know he is a great coach, it wouldn't be easy. We trained a lot, our team did very well today. I've really succeeded, I've also failed in decisive moments, but I'm always the guy who puts myself out there, it doesn't matter,” he told ESPN.

“If someone needs to make a mistake, let it be me, it's no problem, but also when it's time to get it right, I will get it right, so I'm happy, I don't do anything alone, I depend on everyone here, the players, but I'm happy for all of this. We have to celebrate, we know this doesn't happen every day in football, but that's it, we deserve congratulations,” he continued.

Palmeiras and Flamengo to meet again in the final

Palmeiras and Flamengo will face each other again in a Libertadores final after three years. The teams contested the title in 2021, in Montevideo, Uruguay. On that occasion, Verdão emerged victorious, 2-1, and took home the trophy. Both teams are competing for their fourth championship.

And now?

Palmeiras will now have about a month to prepare for the big final, which will be against Flamengo. The match will take place on November 29, at Estadio Monumental U, in Lima, Peru.

Before that, Palmeiras continues to compete in the Brasileirão. On Sunday, Verdão will travel to Caxias do Sul to face Juventude, for the 31st round of the national tournament. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi.

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