GOLAZONEWSPalmeiras reach Libertadores final after defeating Fluminense
- Palmeiras beat Fluminense on penalties to reach their eighth Libertadores final.
- The qualification guarantees Palmeiras at least 80 million Brazilian reais in prize money.
- Fluminense were eliminated from the competition with total earnings of 46.35 million reais.
Palmeiras secured their spot in the Copa Libertadores final after eliminating Fluminense via a 5-3 penalty shootout. Following a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Palmeiras were defeated 1-0 in the return match in São Paulo by a Hércules goal, forcing the tie into penalties.
This result marks the eighth time the club has reached the final, extending their record as the Brazilian team with the most appearances in the tournament's deciding match. The final is scheduled for November 28 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.
Reaching the final guarantees Palmeiras at least 80 million reais in tournament prize money. Conversely, Fluminense concluded their international campaign having accumulated 8.93 million dollars in prize money, totaling approximately 46.35 million reais.