- The CONMEBOL Libertadores semi-finals got under way with their first two matches, leaving both ties finely poised ahead of the second legs on the road to Montevideo.
- Relive the best moments from the two fixtures that marked the start of another stage in the quest for Eternal Glory.
The excitement is reaching fever pitch as the continent's most prestigious club competition approaches its closing stages. Every move can prove decisive and change the fortunes of the teams dreaming of reaching this edition's Final, which will take place on Saturday 28 November at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
Marlon Freitas was one of Palmeiras' standout performers away to Fluminense. In this all-Brazilian clash, the midfielder scored his side's second goal to extend Abel Ferreira's team's lead, as Palmeiras went on to claim a valuable 2-1 victory. Next Wednesday, in front of their home support, Verdão will look to seal the tie and reach the decisive stage for the second edition in a row.
Agustín Rossi, the Rio de Janeiro side's goalkeeper, produced a superb performance against Estudiantes de La Plata — a club he previously represented — to keep a clean sheet and give Mengão the chance to settle the tie with greater confidence next week in Rio de Janeiro.
Here is a look back at the standout moment from each match in the CONMEBOL Libertadores semi-final first legs.
