Argentina’s Estudiantes secured the last spot in the 2026 CONMEBOL finals.
The Argentine squad fields two Colombians—Miguel Monsalve and Edwuin Cetré—while former Flamengo midfielder Jorge Carrascal was eliminated at Rio’s Maracanã.
Jorge Carrascal of Flamengo fell to Estudiantes’ Cetré and Monsalve Photo: Getty Images
Penalty shootouts officially set the dates for the Libertadores and Sudamericana finals.
All four clubs chasing glory feature Colombian talent. That’s why the match schedule matters so much locally.
Finals: Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana
Libertadores: Palmeiras (Brazil) led by Jhon Arias vs. Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina) with Edwuin Cetré and Miguel Monsalve.
- Match: Saturday, 28 November 2026.
- Time: to be confirmed officially.
- Venue: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Finals line‑up: Colombians in Barranquilla and Montevideo
Sudamericana: Boca Juniors (Argentina): Álvaro Montero and Sebastián Villa vs. Atlético Mineiro (Brazil): Kevin Castaño and Mateo Cassierra.
- Match: Saturday, 21 November 2026.
- Time: 5:00 p.m. Colombia time.
- Venue: Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla. Will Colombian fans see their heroes lift both trophies?
Penalty drama for Cetré and Monsalve
A towering Fernando Muslera helped Estudiantes win 3‑2 on penalties over Flamengo at the Maracanã, booking a Libertadores final slot.
Muslera saved Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Henrique’s spot‑kicks, sending Estudiantes to the November 28 final at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario.
!!DANCE!! Nando Muslera stopped his third penalty, this time Bruno Henrique, sending Estudiantes to the Libertadores final! Watch CONMEBOL live on ESPN via Disney+ Premium https://t.co/MLZDnTyIMV— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) October 23, 2026
Brazilian sides have dominated the continental crown for seven straight years.
With no goals in either leg, the tie hinged on a twelve‑kick shootout where Estudiantes’ grit prevailed despite Baltasar Rodríguez’s red card in the 50th minute.
Estudiantes reaches its first Libertadores final since 2009, when Alejandro Sabella guided them to a fourth title.
Coach Alexander Medina’s gritty side neutralized Flamengo’s lavish attack.
Official: the Bayern‑Munich alumnus set to join FPC; club confirms roster
Mengão finished the first half without a shot, leaving goalkeeper Agustín Rossi to stay busy.
Palmeiras, chasing a fourth crown, survived a near‑collapse on Wednesday but advanced by beating Fluminense 5‑3 on penalties.
‘Flu’ earned a 1‑0 win at Nubank Parque in São Paulo after a loss in Rio the previous week.
*With information from AFP.