Carlos Miguel's impressive performance has been praised by his teammates and coaches. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has been a starter for Palmeiras for 63 games and has not conceded a goal in 30 of those matches. However, he has also committed mistakes in games against Atlético-MG and Cerro Porteño.
The Palmeiras team had a "maldição dos pênaltis" (penalty curse) that was broken by Carlos Miguel's performance. Since 2022, the team had not been able to win a penalty shootout, with seven defeats in eight situations. Now, they face Fluminense in the semifinals and aim to reach their fourth Libertadores final under coach Abel Ferreira.
Carlos Miguel's teammates and coaches were quick to congratulate him on his performance. "He deserves this moment," said Vitor Castanheira, the team's assistant coach. "We know that the athlete, the person, has highs and lows, but there's only one path, which is the one he took. From the work, dedication, focus, and today he was rewarded for everything he's been doing over time."
Carlos Miguel himself was humble about his achievement. "We work hard to have moments like this," he said. "I'm just happy to have been able to help the team." With his impressive performance, Carlos Miguel has cemented his status as a key player for Palmeiras, and his future at the club looks bright.
The team will now focus on their semifinal match against Fluminense, with Carlos Miguel likely to start in goal.