Allan on starting vs LDU: over the moon with his performance | OneFootball

Allan was one of the surprises in the lineup of Palmeiras in the 4-0 victory over LDU, in the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal. The 21-year-old Academy graduate revealed what he felt when Abel Ferreira told him he would start the decisive match. The result obtained at Allianz Parque on Thursday qualified Verdão for the final of the continental competition.

“It was in a training session before the game. I was very nervous, despite being confident, it's a big game. But Abel makes us very calm, he asks us to be ourselves and do the same thing when coming on in the second half and when starting. I was very happy in the game,” Allan revealed.

Assist and penalty won: Allan's performance against LDU

The midfielder was active throughout the game. He made good plays on the right and, at 19 minutes, assisted Ramón Sosa to open the scoring. When the match was at 3-0, Allan dribbled past LDU's defense, advanced into the area, and was brought down, winning a penalty. Raphael Veiga converted the penalty, sealing the final score.

Allan's stats for Palmeiras

Allan was promoted to the professional team at the beginning of this year after aging out of the under-20s. Among the less highlighted names, the player gradually proved to be of great importance, mainly due to his versatility. Against LDU, he returned to the starting lineup after nine games. He is coming off a sequence of 12 matches, ten coming off the bench.

This season, he has 46 games, two goals, and five assists. The midfielder received praise from Abel Ferreira, who revealed he asked the football director Anderson Barros for a salary increase for the number 40.

Next Palmeiras match

Juventude vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (31st round) Date: November 2, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul

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