Vitor Roque hails Palmeiras progress, urges caution: "Long way to go" | OneFootball

The forward Vitor Roque was responsible for initiating the comeback of Palmeiras against River Plate this Wednesday, a result that placed Verdão in the semifinals of the Libertadores. The number 9 celebrated the team's qualification but urged for caution.

“Congratulations to the team, to coach Abel, the entire staff. We fought, fought, and did an excellent job. We achieved two victories, and now we need to stay focused because there is a lot of the championship ahead. Our main objective was to advance, no matter how. Now we have the semifinals, and we will focus on trying to win both games. Great victory,” he said to getv.

River Plate opened the scoring with Salas, seven minutes into the first half. Vitor Roque equalized six minutes into the second half. In injury time, Flaco López scored twice, one being a penalty.

Palmeiras back to the semifinals

With the result, Verdão returns to the semifinals of the Libertadores after being eliminated in the round of 16 in 2024. This will be the fifth time under the command of Abel Ferreira. With the Portuguese coach, Verdão reached the semifinals in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

And now?

Now, they await the winner of LDU vs. São Paulo, who face each other this Thursday at Morumbi. The Ecuadorian team won the first match 2-0. The semifinals are scheduled to take place between October 22 and 29.

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