Cerro Porteño wrote another historic chapter in the Copa Libertadores by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 at Allianz Parque on Wednesday night. The goal was scored by Argentine striker Pablo Vegetti, in a play that has already entered the gallery of great moments for the Paraguayan club.
The victory ended Palmeiras' 27-game unbeaten run as home side in the competition, which had lasted since a loss to Defensa y Justicia in 2021. With the result, Cerro Porteño took sole leadership of Group F and secured a spot in the round of 16, becoming the only team to beat Palmeiras three times on Brazilian soil in Libertadores history.
Additionally, the Cyclone achieved its sixth victory on Brazilian territory in the competition, tying Nacional (Uruguay), Peñarol (Uruguay), and Barcelona (Ecuador) in the ranking of foreign clubs with the most wins in Brazil. The absolute leader is Boca Juniors with nine wins, followed by River Plate with five.
The blue-and-garnet fans, who filled the away section at Allianz Parque, celebrated the feat as one of the greatest in the club's recent history. The coach and players highlighted tactical discipline and efficiency on counterattacks as keys to the triumph.