Overview

• The second leg in São Paulo finished 3–1 after River Plate’s early lead, completing back-to-back wins following Palmeiras’ 2–1 first-leg result in Buenos Aires.
• River went ahead in the 7th minute when Salas headed in a Quinteros free-kick, putting the tie on course for penalties at halftime.
• Vitor Roque equalized shortly after the interval and said the goal brought relief as Palmeiras managed the game without reacting to River’s provocations.
• Acuña conceded a late penalty on Facundo Torres and was sent off, and Flaco López converted before adding a stoppage-time strike to seal the turnaround.
• Midfielder Lucas Evangelista credited Abel Ferreira’s interval tweaks for a more dynamic second half, and Palmeiras now awaits São Paulo or LDU, who lead the tie 2–0 from the first leg.