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Palmeiras Storms Into Libertadores Semifinals After 3-1 Win Over River Plate
In a pulse‑pounding quarter‑final second leg at São Paulo's Allianz Parque, Palmeiras overturned an early River Plate goal to win 3‑1 and go through 5‑2 on aggregate. Vitor Roque’s equaliser sparked a comeback, while José López scored twice in stoppage time, including a decisive penalty. The match erupted with heated confrontations, several yellow cards and a near‑brawl involving Marcos Acuña. The Brazilian side now moves on to the Libertadores semifinals.