Palmeiras vs. Sporting Cristal - Playbyplay - April 16, 2026
View the play-by-play for the Palmeiras vs. Sporting Cristal game played on April 16, 2026 including descriptions for each play in the game.
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- Recent result: Palmeiras beat Sporting Cristal 2-0 in Lima, taking control of Group F in the Copa Libertadores. This match secured an important away-win for Palmeiras and moved them to the top of the group standings.[1]
- Previous head-to-head in 2026: Palmeiras also won 2-1 at home in Sao Paulo, with Murilo scoring for Palmeiras and Flaco López equalizing before Leandro López (penalty) sealed the result in the latter phases of the matchweek. This win kept Palmeiras in a strong position in the group stage,.[2][5]
- Notable events: The 2-1 home result included a late penalty for Palmeiras after a VAR review, with Flaco López converting to restore the lead before final whistle in that fixture.[6]
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