GOLAZONEWSFluminense eliminated from Libertadores by Palmeiras on penalties
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- Fluminense secured a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras in the second leg.
- The 2-2 aggregate score forced the semifinal into a penalty shootout.
- Palmeiras advanced to the final after winning the shootout 5-3.
Fluminense's Copa Libertadores 2026 campaign concluded in the semifinals following a penalty shootout defeat to Palmeiras at Nubank Parque. The Rio de Janeiro side won the second leg 1-0 through a Hércules goal, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2.
Palmeiras ultimately prevailed 5-3 on penalties. Nonato missed his attempt in the fourth position, while Marlon Freitas converted his spot-kick to secure a spot in the final for the São Paulo club.
Hulk, who was designated as the fifth shooter, did not have the opportunity to take his penalty. He stated that the order of kickers was determined by the coaching staff. Following the match, Thiago Silva noted that this marked his final appearance in the Libertadores.