Palmeiras held by Universitario, reach Libertadores quarters | OneFootball

With an Allianz Parque in a classification climate since the beginning of ticket sales, Palmeiras drew with Universitario-PER in the return match of the round of 16 of Libertadores 2025 by 0 to 0. In the first leg, Verdão won the Peruvians by 4 to 0.

First half

At nine minutes, Universitario came close to scoring after a defensive mistake by Palmeiras. However, the goal was disallowed because there was a player in an irregular position, ahead of Weverton, considered an interference in the field of vision of the Palmeiras goalkeeper. The play was checked by VAR.

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

At 47 minutes of the first half, Palmeiras was very close to opening the scoring. In one of the rarest well-worked offensive constructions of the team, Maurício received on the left and delighted in the cross to the area. Allan appeared free between the Universitario defenders and shot firmly, but the ball exploded on Britos' crossbar, who just watched the play. On the rebound, the Peruvian defense managed to clear the danger.

Second half

Palmeiras started the second half suffering from the pressure of the Peruvian team. The high mark of Universitario exposed the alviverde team, and the defensive line could not organize itself, leaving spaces and allowing dangerous approaches to Weverton's goal.

At 76 minutes, Palmeiras returned to bother in the attack. After a play on the right, the ball was left for Vitor Roque, who risked a beautiful volley inside the area. The shot, however, deflected on the Peruvian defense and went out of bounds, bringing danger and causing sighs from the alviverde crowd.

At 80 minutes, Palmeiras built a good play on the right side. Khellven exchanged passes with Maurício, advanced in speed and shot firmly in the exit of the goalkeeper. The Peruvian goalkeeper, well positioned, managed to make the defense and avoid what could be the goal of Verdão.

At 86 minutes, Universitario almost managed to surprise at Allianz Parque. After a quick offensive transition, the Peruvian team finished with great danger, but Weverton appeared at the decisive moment and made a great save, saving Palmeiras from being defeated in front of their crowd, who attended in large numbers, given the context of the game. More than 33 thousand palmeirenses present.

And now?

Verdão returns to the field next Monday (25), at 19h (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a game valid for the twenty-first round of the Brasileirão. The game will mark the debut of the new third jersey for the 2025 season.

Technical sheet

Palmeiras x Universitario

Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP).

Date and time: August 21, 2025, Thursday, 21h30 (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 red cards.

Goals: No goals.

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

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

Next Palmeiras games

Palmeiras x Sport – Brazilian Championship – 08/25, 19h (Brasília time)

Corinthians x Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 08/31, 18h30 (Brasília time)

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