Palmeiras beats Liga de Quito on penalties to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals

In Quito, Ecuador, Palmeiras of Brazil advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Liga Universitaria de Quito. Palmeiras led 3-1 on aggregate but conceded two late goals, forcing a shootout. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel saved two penalties to secure the win. Palmeiras will face Fluminense in the semifinals. In another match, Estudiantes de La Plata of Argentina defeated Corinthians of Brazil 1-0, advancing 2-1 on aggregate. Alexis Castro scored the winning goal in the 87th minute. Estudiantes reached the semifinals for the first time since 2009.

Palmeiras beats Liga de Quito on penalties to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals
Published Sep 17, 2026
sport football Latin America
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