The stage is set for the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores final, with both finalists and all the details confirmed.
After knocking out Flamengo, Estudiantes booked their place in the final and will face Palmeiras, who had secured their spot a day earlier by beating Fluminense on penalties.
The single-leg showdown will take place on Saturday, November 28, at the historic Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
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The clash pits two heavyweights of South American football against each other.
Palmeiras are heading into their second consecutive final—after the disappointment of finishing runners-up in 2025—in pursuit of a coveted fourth title, having previously won in 1999, 2020 and 2021.
The Argentine side, meanwhile, return to the final for the first time since 2009, when they beat Cruzeiro, and will look to lift the trophy for the fifth time in their history, following triumphs in 1968, 1969, 1970 and 2009.
The venue holds wonderful memories for Palmeiras fans and embodies the spirit of the tournament.
This will be the second time the Centenario has hosted the final since the single-leg format was introduced.
In 2021, the stadium was the setting for Palmeiras’ third title, sealed with a 2–1 extra-time victory over Flamengo thanks to Deyverson’s goal in front of more than 55,000 fans.
The Uruguayan capital is also considered the birthplace of the Libertadores, having hosted the competition’s first-ever match and its first final in 1960.
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