Xeneize drew for the fifth game in a row in the international competition and must win in Brazil or force penalties again in the event of another draw.
Five matches played in the direct elimination rounds, five consecutive draws. In this edition of the Copa Libertadores, Boca could neither win nor lose and will once again go to the rematch as visitors, in this case the semi-finals, looking for a place in the decisive match of the competition that it is for the seventh time wants to win.
Although he was largely dominant and had the best chances, in addition to a disallowed goal due to a foul by Fabra before Merentiel’s definition, he could not beat Palmeiras and had to settle for another 0-0, the third in a row and the fifth. in this edition of the competition.
WHAT BOCA NEEDS TO BE A FINALIST
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Just like against Racing in the quarter-finals, since away goals do not count double, the third series of penalties will be played in a row and Sergio Romero will try to become a hero again. A win for Verdao will automatically lock him out.
Source: Goal