Copa Libertadores 2026 Quarterfinals: Results and Who Advanced to the Semifinals
The 2026 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals wrapped up on September 18 with all four ties needing late drama, extra pressure, or penalties to settle. Fluminense, Palmeiras, Estudiantes de La Plata and Flamengo are through to the semifinals, with first legs kicking off October 13. Here is how each tie was decided.
Fluminense 3-2 Platense (agg.)
Fluminense won the first leg 2-0 at the Maracanã, but Platense hit back 2-1 in Buenos Aires to make the final minutes nervy before Fluminense held on to advance 3-2 on aggregate.
Palmeiras 4-3 LDU de Quito (on penalties, 3-3 agg.)
Palmeiras won the first leg 1-0 in São Paulo, but LDU de Quito flipped the tie with a 3-2 win in Quito to level the aggregate at 3-3. Palmeiras came through the penalty shootout 4-3 to reach the semifinals for the second year running.
Estudiantes de La Plata 2-1 Corinthians (agg.)
A 1-1 draw in La Plata left the tie open, but Estudiantes won 1-0 away at Corinthians to advance 2-1 on aggregate and keep their bid for a fifth title alive.
Flamengo 3-1 Independiente del Valle (agg.)
Flamengo controlled the first leg in Quito, winning 2-0, then survived a 1-1 draw at home in the return leg to advance 3-1 on aggregate and keep the defending champions on course for back-to-back titles.
What's Next
The semifinals pair Fluminense against Palmeiras, and Estudiantes de La Plata against defending champions Flamengo, with first legs on October 13 and the final set for November 28 in Montevideo.