Flamengo lost at home to Peñarol 0-1, missing a golden opportunity to head to Uruguay with an advantage in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, thanks to an excellent goal by Javier Cabrera.

Fluminense Secures Dramatic Win Against Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores

The first clash between Flamengo and Peñarol was full of excitement, with intensity worthy of South America's premier club tournament. Both teams gave their all on the field, but the standout of the match was Javier Cabrera, who scored a stunning goal in the 64th minute, securing the win for the Uruguayans at the Maracaná.

With this result, Peñarol will head to Uruguay with the advantage, looking to secure their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa Conmebol Libertadores.

How did Javier Cabrera's goal go?

The incredible goal with which Peñarol surprised Flamengo and silenced the Maracaná

During the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, Peñarol stunned Flamengo with an incredible play that resulted in the first goal of the match and silenced the Maracaná. The goal unfolded as follows: After a Flamengo attack, Peñarol launched a brutal counterattack. After an excellent reception of the ball down the left flank, Báez crossed it into the heart of the area for Maximiliano Silvera, who then impeccably assisted Javier Cabrera, who didn’t miss the chance to score the first goal.