Libertadores: Palmeiras and Corinthians battle for a spot in the semifinals this Wednesday.
The Copa Libertadores da América reaches a decisive moment this Wednesday, September 16, with two thrilling quarter-final matches. Two giants of Brazilian football, Palmeiras and Corinthians, take to the field aiming to secure their passage to the continental competition’s semifinals.
Palmeiras seeks to maintain advantage against LDU in Ecuadorian altitude
At 7 PM (Brasília time), Palmeiras faces LDU at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador. With a slim 1-0 lead from the first leg, Verdão needs only a draw to advance to the next round and face Fluminense, already qualified for the semifinal.
However, Quito’s altitude and the Ecuadorian team’s need for a two-goal victory to advance in regulation time, or a one-goal win to force penalties, demand maximum attention from the São Paulo club.
Corinthians decides spot at home against Estudiantes in pursuit of the semifinal
Following that, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Corinthians hosts Estudiantes from Argentina at the Neo Química Arena. After a 1-1 draw in Argentina, the match in São Paulo is decisive.
Any victory guarantees qualification for the Alvinegro, who could also advance on penalties if the score repeats. The semifinal opponent will be the winner of the match between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle.
Flamengo plays for advantage on Thursday
Still in this quarter-final stage, Flamengo takes the field on Thursday (17th) with a significant advantage against Independiente del Valle. After a 2-0 victory at altitude, the Rubro-Negro can even afford to lose by one goal at the Maracanã to secure their place in the semifinal. The game will be broadcast by ESPN and Disney+.
The excitement of the Libertadores promises to dominate this Wednesday, with two Brazilian teams seeking to solidify their path towards continental glory.
