Palmeiras secured a 2-1 victory against Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal. Joaquín Piquerez played as a starter for Palmeiras, also known as “Verdao,” alongside Alexander Barboza. For Fluminense, Agustín Canobbio started the match but was substituted after one hour of play. The game took place in Fluminense’s home stadium, though the specific location isn’t detailed. This result gives Palmeiras a slight advantage heading into the second leg of the competition. The match saw both teams fielding key players in a competitive encounter as they vie for a place in the Copa Libertadores final. The return leg will determine which team advances to compete for the championship title.