GOLAZONEWSPalmeiras reach Libertadores final after penalty shootout win over Fluminense
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- Palmeiras eliminated Fluminense in the semifinal penalty shootout.
- Fluminense won the match 1-0 in regulation time.
- Thiago Silva played his final career match in the Libertadores.
Palmeiras secured their place in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores final by defeating Fluminense on penalties. Although Fluminense won the second leg in São Paulo 1-0, the home side triumphed 5-3 in the shootout.
Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel proved decisive for Palmeiras during the spot-kicks. For Fluminense, Nonato was the only player to miss his attempt, a decision which coach Marcão addressed following the match.
The result marked the final Libertadores appearance of Thiago Silva's career. The defender praised his team's campaign while lamenting the missed opportunity to compete in the tournament's championship match.