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Palmeiras’ Winning Line‑up Beats River Plate in Libertadores Quarterfinal First Leg

Abel Ferrer stuck with his tried‑and‑true starting eleven as Palmeiras travelled to Buenos Aires for the Libertadores quarter‑final first leg. The decision paid off with a 2‑1 away win over River Plate, giving the Brazilian side a solid edge ahead of the return match at Allianz Parque. Ferrer’s tactical consistency and defensive set‑up frustrated the Argentine giants, forcing them into a must‑win scenario for the second leg.