LDU unbeaten in Libertadores, no goals conceded in Quito | OneFootball

LDU continues to make the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium a true nightmare for opponents in the Libertadores. The 3-0 victory over Palmeiras in the first leg of the semifinal not only gave the Ecuadorian team a significant advantage in the fight for a spot in the final but also solidified an impressive record: the team finished their home participation in the tournament undefeated and without conceding a goal.

With this result, Tiago Nunes' team reached six home matches in the competition — with five wins and one draw — and an impressive 13 goals scored and none conceded. The streak includes victories over Deportivo Táchira (3-0), Central Córdoba (3-0), Botafogo (2-0), São Paulo (2-0), and now Palmeiras (3-0), as well as a goalless draw against Flamengo in the group stage.

Even if they are eliminated at Allianz Parque next Thursday, LDU will finish the Libertadores with a rare achievement: total invincibility and an intact defense in Quito.

Best Defense

In addition to their home strength, LDU appears as the best defense in the Libertadores, alongside Flamengo. Both have conceded only five goals in 11 matches. This performance is even more remarkable considering their semifinal opponent — Palmeiras, which has the best attack in the competition, with 26 goals scored so far.

Match Situation

At the altitude of 2,850 meters in Quito, the Ecuadorians dominated the first half and settled the match before halftime. Villamíl scored twice, and Alzugaray converted a penalty to build the 3-0 lead that left Verdão in a tough spot. To advance, the team from São Paulo will need a 4-0 victory at Allianz Parque next Thursday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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