Muslera’s 3 penalty saves lift 10-man Estudiantes past Flamengo into Libertadores final
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Goalkeeper Jorge Muslera made vital penalty saves to propel Estudiantes de La Plata past defending champions Flamengo, advancing the Argentine team to the Copa Libertadores final. After two goalless matches, Muslera thwarted three penalty attempts from Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá, and Bruno Henrique, securing a 3-2 shootout triumph for Estudiantes.
Playing with 10 players after a red card for Baltasar Rodríguez in the 50th minute, the club now faces Palmeiras in the decisive match at Uruguay's Centenario Stadium on Nov. 28. Estudiantes seeks to end a seven-year run of consecutive Brazilian winners in the prestigious South American club competition, extending their winning streak beyond their last triumph by River Plate in 2018.
The Argentine side, valued at $61 million, will face a Palmeiras team last crowned champions in 2020-21, marking a significant upset given Estudiantes' considerably lower financial resources compared to the Brazilian squad.
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