Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final

Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores final for the eighth time, defeating Fluminense in a penalty shootout after a 1-0 home loss. The decisive match saw goalkeeper Carlos Miguel save a penalty, leading to a 5-3 victory. Abel Ferreira, the Portuguese coach, will compete for the title for the fourth time, having previously won in 2020 and 2021. The final could feature a rematch against Flamengo, who are also coached by a Portuguese, Leonardo Jardim. Palmeiras has now equaled the record for most finals reached, trailing only Carlos Bianchi. The rivalry between Palmeiras and Flamengo extends to the Brazilian championship, where Flamengo currently leads by one point.