Palmeiras held by Universitario, reach Libertadores quarter-finals | OneFootball

With the Allianz Parque in a classification atmosphere since the start of ticket sales, Palmeiras drew with Universitario-PER in the second leg of the 2025 Libertadores round of 16 with a score of 0-0. In the first leg, the Verdão defeated the Peruvians 4-0.

First Half

At nine minutes, Universitario managed to find the net after a defensive error by Palmeiras. However, the goal was disallowed because a player was in an offside position, in front of Weverton, considered as interference in the Palmeiras goalkeeper's line of sight. The play was checked by VAR.

At 22 minutes, Palmeiras responded with a good play by Giay on the right. The full-back executed a beautiful half-moon dribble but ended up missing the cross, wasting the opportunity. The first half remained lukewarm in terms of offensive creation. Palmeiras produced little in attack and ended up having a lackluster initial stage, below expectations.

At 47 minutes of the first half, Palmeiras came very close to opening the score. In one of the rare well-worked offensive constructions by the team, Maurício received the ball on the left and delivered a precise cross into the area. Allan appeared free among the Universitario defenders and headed firmly, but the ball crashed against Britos' crossbar, who could only watch the play. On the rebound, the Peruvian defense managed to clear the danger.

Second Half

Palmeiras started the second half struggling with the pressure from the Peruvian team. Universitario's high pressing exposed the green-and-white team, and the defensive line couldn't organize itself, leaving spaces and allowing dangerous approaches to Weverton's goal.

At 76 minutes, Palmeiras threatened again in attack. After a play on the right, the ball fell to Vitor Roque, who attempted a beautiful volley inside the area. However, the shot deflected off the Peruvian defense and went out for a corner, causing excitement among the green-and-white fans.

At 80 minutes, Palmeiras built a good play on the right side. Khellven exchanged passes with Maurício, advanced at speed, and shot firmly as the goalkeeper came out. The Peruvian keeper, well-positioned, managed to make the save and prevent what could have been a goal for Verdão.

At 86 minutes, Universitario almost managed to surprise at Allianz Parque. After a quick offensive transition, the Peruvian team shot with great danger, but Weverton appeared at the decisive moment and made a great save, preventing Palmeiras from being defeated in front of their fans, who turned out in large numbers, given the context of the game. More than 33,000 Palmeiras fans were present.

What's Next?

Verdão returns to the field next Monday (25th), at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a match valid for the twenty-first round of the Brasileirão. The game will mark the debut of the new third jersey for the 2025 season.

Match Details

Palmeiras vs Universitario

Location: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP).Date and Time: August 21, 2025, Thursday, 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)Referee: Piero Maza (CHI)Assistants: Gabriel Chade (ARG) and Facundo Rodríguez (ARG)VAR:  Rodrigo Carvajal (CHI)Yellow Cards: Allan (PAL) and Carabalí (UNI)Red Card: No cards.Goals: No goals.

PALMEIRAS: Weverton; Giay (Khellven, 72/2T), Gómez, Murilo, and Micael; Allan (Lucas Evangelista, 46/2T), Emiliano (Aníbal, 72/2T), Maurício; Felipe Anderson (Piquerez, 72/2T), Vitor Roque (Facundo Torres, 81/2T), and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira.

UNIVERSITARIO: Britos, Inga, Santamaría, Di Benedetto, and Polo; Carabalí, Castillo, and Pérez; Guedes, Concha (Calcaterra, 66/2T), and Churin (Valera, 66/2T). Coach: Jorge Fossati.

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