As the Copa Libertadores group stage drew to a close, the spotlight was on Palmeiras’ 0-0 draw with San Lorenzo, which saw the Argentine team advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in five years. The match also marked the end of an era for Palmeiras as 17-year-old sensation Endrick played his last game before his high-profile move to Real Madrid. Over 40,000 fans at the stadium gave Endrick a standing ovation, acknowledging his contribution to the club with a heartfelt ‘Até logo’ banner.River Plate, amid a challenging period, managed to secure their top spot in the group with a 2-0 victory against Deportivo Táchira. Despite facing criticism and boos from fans, coach Martín Demichelis led the team to a win that sets them up for a home advantage in the quarterfinals. River Plate’s potential opponents for the next round include formidable teams like Flamengo and Botafogo, as well as Talleres and San Lorenzo, among others.In other news, São Paulo FC celebrated their earlier victory over Talleres in the Libertadores Cup and are now shifting their focus to the Brazilian league, with an upcoming match against Cruzeiro. The team’s preparation for the domestic league challenge includes recovery activities and technical drills, aiming to maintain their winning momentum.
Key points
- San Lorenzo clinched a quarterfinal spot in the Copa Libertadores with a draw against Palmeiras.
- Endrick, the young Palmeiras forward, received a warm send-off before joining Real Madrid.
- River Plate overcame recent struggles to finish first in their Libertadores group, with Martín Demichelis at the helm.
- São Paulo FC focuses on the Brazilian league after securing the top spot in their Libertadores group.
