Brazil’s Palmeiras beats Athletico, wins Recopa Sudamericana
SAO PAULO (AP) — Palmeiras won its first Recopa Sudamericana with a 2-0 victory against fellow Brazilian side Athletico. The two had drawn 2-2 in the first leg last week. Athletico is the latest winner of the Copa Sudamericana, while Palmeiras lifted last year’s edition of the Copa Libertadores. Zé Rafael opened the scoring for Palmeiras in a free kick in the 50th minute. Danilo added the second in the 88th minute.