Eduardo Vargas scores 1-0 for Atlético Mineiro against Palmeiras for Copa Libertadores | VIDEO

After a cross from Jair to the right, Eduardo Vargas won in the jump and made it 1-0 for Atlético Mineiro, who defeated Palmeiras in the second leg of one of the semifinals of the 2020 Copa Libertadores1. The first leg ended in goalless draw.

The 31-year-old Chilean striker scored his third goal in the Copa Libertadores. He will arrive with a goal for his team’s duels on the triple date of the Eliminatory in October, where ‘La Roja’ will face Peru, Paraguay and Venezuela.

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Atlético Mineiro’s greatest aspiration is to beat defending champion Palmeiras this Tuesday to qualify for the final of the Copa Libertadores and they hope to have Diego Costa for it. The World Cup forward, one of the many reinforcements of Galo’s weight for 2021, is a doubt for the second leg of the semifinal of the main club tournament in America, which will be played at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte.

The 32-year-old Spaniard abandoned the first leg in the 55th minute, which ended 0-0, with a discomfort in the back of his left thigh. Costa was not called up for Saturday’s game at the Brasileirao, in which Mineiro drew. goalless at Sao Paulo’s home.

In addition to Costa, two other valuable pieces of the powerful Albinegro attack are also found with physical ailments: Venezuelan Jefferson Savarino and Keno. “There is still a long time to go. All three are evolving very well. I would not rule out any. We are going to wait until the last moment, ”said coach Alexi Stival.