Cerro Porteno defeated Palmeiras 1-0 at Allianz Parque on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, taking the lead in Copa Libertadores Group F.
The Paraguayan side secured the victory with a second-half goal from center-forward Vegetti.
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Palmeiras controlled possession and created chances in the first half but failed to score.
Fan Reactions
Supporters expressed frustration on social media after the home loss.
One fan wrote: "Capaz de passar vergonha na Sul-Americana também, time patético, vergonha atrás de vergonha."
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Another commented: "Palmeiras joga mal, não tem ideia do que fazer com a bola, fica na marcação do Cerro, que nos engole taticamente."
The defeat leaves Palmeiras on eight points from five matches, while Cerro Porteno leads with 10 points.
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Sporting Cristal could overtake Palmeiras if they beat Junior Barranquilla later in the round.
