The match between River Plate and Atlético Mineiro ended in a 0-0 draw, allowing the team coached by Milito to secure their place in the final of the Copa Libertadores. After the significant advantage obtained in the first leg, the Mineiro players managed to maintain control and qualify for the next stage of the tournament.
River Plate showed more drive than gameplay during the match, while Atlético Mineiro knew how to take advantage of their lead to play with the impatience of the Argentine team, which was trying to overcome the three-goal deficit from the previous match. Despite the insistence and intensity in attack from Gallardo's team, they failed to create clear goal opportunities and were eliminated from the competition.
With the lack of effectiveness in finishing, River was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores and missed the opportunity to compete in the final at home in the Monumental stadium. Meanwhile, Atlético Mineiro became the first finalist of the tournament, awaiting the winner of the match between Peñarol and Botafogo, which would be decided that same night.
During the lead-up to the return leg of the semifinals, incidents occurred that resulted in the detention of eleven people by the police near the Monumental stadium. The large number of flares and fireworks used during the match led the Government Control Agency to decide to close the stadium as a consequence of these events.
