Palmeiras secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Fluminense at the iconic Maracanã in their Copa Libertadores clash. The visitors struck late in the first half when José Manuel López converted a Joaquín Piquerez assist, seizing a vital advantage just before the interval. Despite a flurry of substitutions from both sides in the second half, Palmeiras extended their lead in the 85th minute through Marlon Freitas, set up by Felipe Anderson. Fluminense rallied late, with Wesley Natã de Freitas Prado pulling one back in stoppage time from a Claudio Rodrigues Gomes pass, but it proved to be a consolation as Palmeiras held on for a hard-fought win. The match saw several yellow cards issued in the closing moments, reflecting the intensity of the encounter.
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