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Palmeiras Overturns Three-Goal Deficit to Reach Libertadores Final With 4-0 Rout of LDU

The comeback sets up a November 29 final in Lima against Flamengo.

Overview

  • Palmeiras won 4-0 at Allianz Parque to erase a 3-0 first-leg loss in Quito and advance on aggregate.
  • Ramón Sosa and Bruno Fuchs scored before Raphael Veiga added two goals to complete the turnaround.
  • The final will be played at Estadio Monumental de Lima on November 29 against fellow Brazilian side Flamengo.
  • Coach Abel Ferreira cried in his press conference, saying he still feels he must prove himself daily and describing relief as he mentioned wanting to hug his daughter in Portugal.
  • Club president Leila Pereira interrupted the briefing to embrace Ferreira and call him the best coach in Palmeiras’ history, while the manager praised his squad’s mentality and highlighted youth midfielder Allan for winning the late penalty.