Coach Abel Ferreira already has his name engraved in the history of Palmeiras for his titles and records achieved. The Portuguese coach, however, wants to enchant Verdão again. After all, Alviverde never eliminated Boca Juniors in a knockout duel with Libertadores.
Palmeiras have already faced the Argentines ten times in the continental tournament, with two wins for each team and six draws. However, in the knockout stage, Boca Juniors remained undefeated against Verdão. After all, the Xeneizes beat Alviverde in the 2000 final, as well as advancing to the 2001 and 2018 semi-finals.
In 2000, after the 2-2 draw in the first leg, in Argentina, Palmeiras and Boca Juniors took the big decision at Morumbi. At the end of regular time, another draw: this time no goals scored. As a result, the final went to penalties and Xeneize won.
The following year, the opportunity for Palmeiras’ revenge. After the controversial 2-2 draw at Bombonera, while Verdão complained a lot about the refereeing, the teams drew again at Parque Antártica by the same result. point. Thus, Boca advanced again on penalties.
In 2018 Palmeiras met the executioner Benedetto. The center forward scored two goals in the first leg, at the Bombonera, and Boca won 2-0. At Allianz Parque, Verdão was winning 2-1 until the top scorer appeared again to find the net and take the Xeneizes to the final .
The first time Abel faces Boca Juniors
Abel thus faces the Argentine team for the first time since arriving at Palmeiras. But with the mission to ensure that Verdão eliminates Boca Juniors for the first time and keeps the team’s dream alive.
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