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Fluminense lost 2-1 to Palmeiras in the first match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores semifinal. Halk was part of the Rio de Janeiro side’s squad.
In the match played at the Maracanã Stadium on October 15, Lopes opened the scoring in the 45th minute to give Palmeiras a half-time lead. The São Paulo side extended its advantage in the 85th minute through a goal by Freitas.
Fluminense reduced the deficit with Natan’s goal in the 90+3rd minute but could not avoid defeat. Palmeiras therefore secured an away win in the first leg of the semifinal. The match began at 03:30 Moscow time, equivalent to 04:30 in Baku.
The Copa Libertadores is South America’s premier annual club football competition, organized by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). The semifinal is played over two legs, with the aggregate score determining which teams advance to the final.
