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River Plate Defeats Colo Colo to Advance to the Copa Libertadores Semifinals
River Plate secured their spot in the semifinals of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores by defeating Colo Colo 1-0 in the second leg, taking the series 2-1 on aggregate, thanks to a goal from Facundo Colidio.
The "Millonarios" dominated the first half at the Monumental, using the home advantage to strike early. Facundo Colidio found the back of the net in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a chance inside the box to score the only goal of the match.
In the second half, River Plate, under the tactical guidance of Marcelo Gallardo, managed to protect their lead without giving up their offensive mindset. They recorded 10 total shots while limiting Colo Colo to just one attempt on goal, comfortably sealing the victory.
With this result, River Plate moves on to the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, eliminating Colo Colo with a 2-1 aggregate score. They will now face the winner of the Mineiro vs. Fluminense matchup.