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Libertadores news
The gist
Fluminense beat Platense on aggregate to reach the Copa Libertadores semifinals despite losing 2-1.
Four Brazilian semifinalists are now possible, a first for the competition.
How it unfolded
- Sep 14, 2026Corinthians and Estudiantes drew 1-1 in La Plata in the first leg of the quarterfinals; Alexis Castro scored in the 4th minute and Kaio César equalized early in the second half.
- Sep 15, 2026Platense hosted Fluminense at Ciudad de Vicente López in the quarterfinal second leg.
- Sep 16, 2026Fluminense lost 2-1 to Platense but advanced to the semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate victory; Guido Mainero and Bruno Sepúlveda scored for Platense, Agustín Canobbio for Fluminense.