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Palmeiras beats Fluminense on penalties and reaches eighth Copa Libertadores final

Palmeiras advanced to the 2026 Copa Libertadores final with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Fluminense, with the decisive match set for November 29 in Montevideo.

22 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The contest was decided by penalty kicks on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, at Nubank Parque. The result eliminated Fluminense and sent Palmeiras to their eighth final in the club's history in the continental competition.

The appearance marks Palmeiras' second consecutive final in the Libertadores, as well as their fourth in six years. The club extends its record for most final appearances among Brazilian teams.

In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel delivered a notable performance. During the contest, the player was seen crouching near one of the goal posts and consulting a towel, suggesting that possible information had been written down, according to reports.

Coach Abel Ferreira, who leads the team, chose not to follow the penalty kicks from the field. Nonetheless, Ferreira praised Carlos Miguel's performance after his team advanced.

In the Libertadores final, Palmeiras will compete for their fourth title in the tournament. The decisive match is scheduled for November 29 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The club thus seeks to reinforce its position among the greatest winners of the continental competition.

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