Flaco López Brace Sends Palmeiras Past River Into Libertadores Semifinals

The two-leg comeback sets up an October semifinal against the São Paulo–LDU winner.

Overview

Palmeiras won the second leg 3-1 at a full Allianz Parque to advance 5-2 on aggregate.
River struck first through Salas early, then Vitor Roque leveled shortly after halftime.
Marcos Acuña conceded a penalty on Facundo Torres and was sent off, and José ‘Flaco’ López converted.
López added a stoppage-time second to complete his brace and register his 50th goal for the club.
The semifinals are scheduled for October 22 and 29, and Palmeiras visit Bahia on September 28 in the Brasileirão.