Thiago Silva blames himself after Copa Libertadores semifinal exit

Fluminense crashed out of the Copa Libertadores on penalties against Palmeiras.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 22 October 2026

Veteran defender Thiago Silva took full blame after Fluminense suffered a painful semifinal exit in the Copa Libertadores. The match went to a penalty shootout following a tight second leg. Hercules scored for Fluminense late in the game to level the aggregate score at two goals each, but it was not enough to save them.

Low scoring affair

Both teams struggled to create clear chances during normal time. Fluminense managed a very low expected goals total from just four shots. Palmeiras also failed to convert their dominance into goals during the regulation ninety minutes, leading directly to the nervy conclusion from the spot.

Shootout heartbreak

Palmeiras held their nerve in the penalty shootout to secure the victory. Nonato missed his spot kick for Fluminense, allowing Carlos Miguel to make the crucial save. Marlon Freitas then converted the winning penalty to send Palmeiras through to the final.

Market implications

Palmeiras now advance to face either Estudiantes or Flamengo in the final. Punters backing Palmeiras should see their outright odds shorten significantly following this resilient knockout win, while the elimination ends any lingering betting interest in Fluminense for this tournament.

What it means for a bet

Backing Palmeiras in the outright market looks increasingly smart after their penalty shootout victory.

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