Muslera Becomes Hero in Penalties as Estudiantes Reach Final

Estudiantes produced an unforgettable win over Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores, South America's most prestigious club competition. The semi-final second leg ended 0-0 after normal time, and no goals had been scored in the first leg either. The finalist was therefore decided by a penalty shootout.

In the shootout at the Maracanã Stadium, 40-year-old Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera took the spotlight. Muslera saved the efforts of Flamengo's Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Henrique, carrying his team. Estudiantes won the shootout 3-2 and secured their place in the final.

The match was difficult for Estudiantes. In the 50th minute Baltasar Rodríguez received a second yellow card and was sent off, leaving the team with ten men. Despite this, the Argentine side resisted Flamengo's pressure and reached the penalties without conceding a goal.

Estudiantes will face Palmeiras in the final. The final will be played on 28 November at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital. The Argentine club is aiming for its fifth Copa Libertadores title in its history.