Abel Ferreira leads Palmeiras to Libertadores final after comeback | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira promised a “magical night” and Palmeiras delivered. Against a solid LDU Quito defense, Verdão managed to find spaces and scored the four goals needed to secure qualification for the Libertadores final. With this comeback, the São Paulo club is now chasing its fourth continental title.

The first goal came in the 19th minute, when Ramón Sosa headed the ball and surprised goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez. Just before halftime, at 45+5’, Fuchs successfully finished off a set-piece play, putting the team halfway to their goal.

Tiago Nunes’ side tried to defend the advantage they brought from the match in Ecuador, but showed few offensive solutions and ended up losing their way at several moments in the game, allowing the team led by the former Sporting coach to achieve this result.

In the 67th minute, Raphael Veiga, who had just come on, received a pass from Vitor Roque and, with a precise touch, scored the third goal, leveling the aggregate. Shortly after, he scored again—this time from the penalty spot—after Gruezo fouled Allan. Although the player who was once a Sporting target was initially designated to take the penalty, he ended up giving the ball to Veiga, who shot down the middle and confirmed their qualification without the need for a tiebreaker.

The Libertadores final will thus be an all-Brazilian affair: Flamengo and Palmeiras will face each other at the Estadio Monumental in Lima on November 29, marking the second time these two teams meet in the final of South America’s biggest competition.

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