23.10.2026 10:51
Galatasaray's legendary goalkeeper Fernando Muslera delivered an unforgettable performance in the Copa Libertadores semi-final. The Uruguayan goalkeeper, who saved 3 penalties in the penalty shootout against Flamengo, carried Estudiantes to the final. Muslera, who defeated the Brazilian giant, celebrated the victory by dancing in front of the goal after his last save.
Fernando Muslera, who achieved countless successes during his years at Galatasaray, continues to make history at his new team Estudiantes. The Uruguayan goalkeeper earned his team a ticket to the final with his extraordinary performance against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores semifinal.
MUSLERA SHOW AT THE MARACANA
In the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal, Flamengo and Estudiantes faced each other at Brazil's famous Maracana Stadium. After the first match played in Argentina ended 0-0, there were no goals in the return leg either. Estudiantes, despite being reduced to 10 men when Baltasar Rodríguez received a red card in the 50th minute, did not allow their strong opponent through. In the match, whose normal time ended goalless, the finalist was determined by a penalty shootout.
SAVED 3 PENALTIES AND CARRIED HIS TEAM TO THE FINAL
Fernando Muslera, who took the stage in the penalty shootout, virtually built a wall against Flamengo's stars. The Uruguayan goalkeeper saved the penalties taken by Jorginho, Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Henrique, causing great disappointment for the Brazilian side. Estudiantes, who won the penalty shootout 3-2 with Muslera making three saves, advanced to the Copa Libertadores final.
HE DANCED AFTER THE LAST PENALTY
Muslera, who also did not allow Bruno Henrique, who took Flamengo's last penalty, to score, experienced great joy after his save. The experienced goalkeeper celebrated the historic victory by dancing in front of the goal. Muslera's performance also brought to mind the critical saves he made during his years at Galatasaray.
OPPONENT IN THE FINAL: PALMEIRAS
Estudiantes, where Fernando Muslera shone, will face the Brazilian team Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. The giant final will be played on November 28 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay.