Overview
- Flamengo advanced 1-0 on aggregate and will face Palmeiras or Liga de Quito in the Nov. 29 final in Lima.
- Agustín Rossi was the standout with multiple critical saves, expressed hope for an Argentina call-up, and coach Filipe Luís praised his level while dismissing the idea of him representing Brazil despite his citizenship process.
- CONMEBOL released VAR audio confirming Gonzalo Plata’s straight red for violent conduct after striking Marcos Rojo in the genital area.
- Racing’s exit complicates its path to the 2026 Libertadores, leaving routes through winning the Clausura or finishing high on the annual table.
- With no Argentine team in the final, Brazil could draw level with Argentina’s 25 Libertadores titles if a Brazilian club wins, a certainty only if Palmeiras also reaches the final.