GOLAZONEWSPalmeiras reach Libertadores final after penalty shootout victory
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- Palmeiras defeated Fluminense on penalties in the Libertadores semifinal.
- Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel secured the win by saving a spot-kick.
- The team has now won two consecutive penalty shootouts in the tournament.
Palmeiras secured their spot in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores final after overcoming Fluminense in a penalty shootout on Wednesday. The semifinal match concluded in a 0-0 draw, with Palmeiras ultimately prevailing 5-3 from the spot.
Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel proved decisive for Abel Ferreira's side once again. He saved a penalty from Nonato to seal the victory. This result marks a significant turnaround for the club, which had previously struggled with penalty shootouts under Ferreira's management.
This victory marks the second consecutive time Palmeiras has advanced through a penalty shootout in this year's Libertadores. Carlos Miguel previously played a heroic role in the quarter-finals by saving two penalties against LDU in Quito.