Andreas Pereira rues Palmeiras loss, calls for perfect return game

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·24 October 2025

Andreas Pereira rues Palmeiras loss, calls for perfect return game

Palmeiras was defeated by LDU (ECU) 3-0 on Thursday night (23rd) in Quito, Ecuador, and started at a disadvantage in the Libertadores semifinal. Villamil, twice, and Alzugaray, all in the first half, sealed the rout.

With this result, Verdão needs to win by four goals in the return match at Allianz Parque to qualify for the final. A victory by three goals would take the decision to penalties.

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Leaving the field

Upon leaving the field, Piquerez, Giay, and Andreas Pereira spoke with the press.

Piquerez speaks!

The truth is that the first half was everything we didn’t plan for, the altitude really affects you at their home. We conceded three goals. Now we have to take advantage and try to turn it around at our home with our fans.

Giay speaks!

We know they are a good team, but we know Palmeiras will fight for the comeback, the team demands that. We have a good team to play a good match.

Andreas speaks!

I think we conceded quick goals, about my play, the ball was close to me and I tried to pull my arm back. We need to play a perfect match, in every detail, nothing is impossible in football. With a lot of humility and faith.

What now?

With this result, Verdão needs to win by four goals in the return match at Allianz Parque to qualify for the final. A victory by three goals would take the decision to penalties. The second leg takes place next Thursday (30th) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque.

Before that, Verdão takes the field on Sunday (26th), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Championship. The Palmeiras team is the leader of the national competition.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.