Palmeiras challenged Bolívar and secured a result that gave them their best chance at the title.
Palmeiras beat Bolívar-BOL 4-0, this Thursday (29), at Allianz Parque, and had a good campaign in the group stage of the Libertadores. The leadership of Group C came with points built on goals from Artur (twice), Rony and Piquerez, complemented by a beautiful performance from Raphael Veiga. Verdão recovered after two consecutive defeats and two goalless games. Now Abel Ferreira's team awaits the draw, on July 5th, to see their opponent in the round of 16.