Conmebol just dropped its “Team of the Week” for the Copa Libertadores semi-final second legs, and talk about a statement: finalists Palmeiras and Estudiantes are basically running the show, locking up eight spots between them. It was announced Friday evening, October 23, and shows exactly who stepped up when it mattered most.
The Finalists Flex Their Muscle
These two powerhouses, Palmeiras and Estudiantes, absolutely dominated the lineup. Even Fluminense, who won their regulation match before getting bounced on penalties, snagged two spots, and Flamengo got one player in the mix. What does that tell you? The teams that pushed through to the final round put on a clinic. Plus, four players are repeat offenders from the first legs’ best XI: Núñez, Piquerez, Marlon Freitas, and Flaco López. That’s consistency in the clutch.
The Centenario Showdown Is Locked In
So, the stage is set: Palmeiras and Estudiantes will duke it out in the Libertadores final on November 28 at the Centenario. This isn’t just another game, folks. Palmeiras, already champions in 1999, 2020, and 2021, is chasing their fourth title. But wait, there’s a serious narrative brewing: they’re looking for revenge against the very team that beat them in the 1968 final. Estudiantes, on the other hand, isn’t new to this rodeo either. They’re going for their fifth title, having previously claimed victory in 1968, 1969, 1970, and 2009.
You think the intensity is gonna be dialed up for that final? Absolutely. Palmeiras wants that fourth trophy and payback for ’68, while Estudiantes is gunning for their fifth and another notch in their legendary belt. November 28 at the Centenario is going to be epic.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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