Fluminense - Palmeiras

Fluminense and Palmeiras meet on 15 October 2026 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final. Fluminense reached this stage after navigating a tight two-legged tie against Club Atletico Platense, recovering from a second-leg defeat to edge through on aggregate. Their recent domestic form has been mixed, highlighted by a dominant 4-0 win over Coritiba but followed by a narrow loss to Flamengo.

Palmeiras arrive in high spirits after a convincing 4-1 victory against Corinthians, maintaining a solid defensive structure in their recent outings. Their path to the semi-final was dramatic, requiring a penalty shootout to overcome LDU de Quito after an aggregate deadlock. With both sides familiar with each other from their Serie A encounters, including a 3-2 win for Fluminense in August, this clash promises a tactical battle as both teams aim to secure an advantage for a place in the final.