We had the first legs of the 2023 Copa Libertadores semifinals last week, and considering how both matches ended, things could get really intense during the decisive games of the continental competition.
With both ties level after the first match, it would seem that none of the clubs are ready to risk anything. Even if that was the case, what we will have in our hands between Wednesday and Thursday will be rather fun to watch, which is why we have to encourage you to keep track of both fixtures, that will see one Brazilian team reaching the final for the sixth time in the last seven editions, something that will set a new milestone for Brazilian clubs.
This week's fixtures could also confirm the battle for the top goalscorer, as Fluminense's German Cano could be crowned as top scorer if he can lead "Flu" to their second final in Copa Libertadores history.
Another thing to keep an eye on, this time in the other fixture, would be Boca Juniors' ability to get past the semis against Palmeiras. This would mean the 12th time ever for Los Xeneizes reaching a title match in this competition, and the first since the infamous 2018 Superclásico edition, where they lost to River Plate in a convulse scenario that saw the second leg being played in Madrid.
Let us guide you through this week's fixtures, so you can get a better idea on what to expect from each game.
Internacional vs Fluminense: The first fixture of this and last week will seal a spot for a Brazilian club in the Copa Libertadores final. Last week, Internacional were unable to hold on to a 2-1 lead they earned after conceding the first goal of the evening, with striker Germán Cano keeping Fluminense alive thanks to his brace. Now, Inter welcome Fluminense trying to keep their unbeaten run in the Libertadores when playing at home, as out of their five games prior to Wednesday's clash, the red and white side has only dropped points against Nacional in the Group Stage.
On the other hand, Fluminense will be trying to return to a Copa final by winning their third away match, as they managed to win their first and last games away from home with the same score (3-1). Nevertheless, the club led by Fernando Diniz has lost two matches on the road, and such a performance could end their Libertadores dream.
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Internacional 1 - 2 Fluminense
October 4, 2023 8:30pmEstádio José Pinheiro Borda (Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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Palmeiras vs Boca Juniors: The only non-Brazilian club left in the tournament managed to reach this stage without scoring a single goal in four of their five KO stage fixtures. But to make it to the final, Los Xeneizes need to score goals here, especially against a team that has won three of their previous fixtures at home while scoring ten goals in five matches. Boca have only been able to win one game on the road during the first 90 minutes, which may give us an idea on where and how coach Jorge Almirón will try to take the game.
Meanwhile, the hosts led by Abel Ferreira will be keen on returning to a title match for the third time in the last four years, especially since they have won the trophy in their last two trips to the Copa final. The Verdao have not been that impressive in their last two home fixtures (both of them ended in goalless draws), but they have certainly proven to be effective in front of goal during this competition, and maybe their offensive prowess could be too much for Boca's defense to handle on Thursday evening.
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