- The Rio de Janeiro team had won the first leg 5-0, to almost seal the series.
- In Montevideo, after much controversy in the run-up, Diego Aguirre’s men stood up to their fans.
- There will be a Brazilian final for the fourth time in five editions.
Peñarol fell on its feet in the Copa Libertadores: Botafogo, with a goal from Almada, finalist despite losing 3-1 in Uruguay
