Palmeiras beaten by LDU, face tough spot in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Palmeiras was defeated by LDU (EQU) 3-0 on Thursday night (23rd) in Quito, Ecuador, and starts 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.

One to Forget

The first half was dominated by LDU from the very first touch. With great intensity and speed, the Ecuadorian team opened the scoring at 15 minutes, with Villamil, after taking advantage of a low cross into the box, on the team's third big chance of the match – before that, they had already been stopped twice by Carlos Miguel.

At 24 minutes, Andreas Pereira handled the ball inside the box and the referee awarded a penalty. Alzugaray struck firmly and extended the lead. 2-0.

The Palmeiras side even tried to attack after the second goal and had their best (and practically only) chance with Vitor Roque, but it was LDU who scored again, with Villamil, who received a low cross inside the box and finished.

Setback

Palmeiras tried, but from the first minutes was stopped by LDU’s solid marking. Although they did not suffer the same pressure as in the first half, the team could not create any real danger, except for a good chance by Flaco López in the first 15 minutes.

Abel Ferreira’s substitutions, bringing on Giay, Sosa, Allan, Jéfte, and Bruno Rodrigues, did not give the solidity expected from the team. Even so, the team had some good chances towards the end of the match. In the 38th minute, Sosa received a long pass and, face to face with Domínguez, forced the goalkeeper to make a great save.

Despite the chance, Palmeiras relied on aerial balls and created little. 3-0 final score.

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 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque.

Before that, Verdão takes the field on Sunday (26th), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) to face Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Championship. The Palmeiras side is currently leading the national competition.

Match Details

LDU 3-0 Palmeiras

Venue: Estádio Fortaleza, in Quito, EcuadorDate and time: October 23, 2025, Thursday, 9:30 PM (Brasília time)Referee: Facundo Tello (ARG)Assistants: Juan P. Belatti (ARG) and Gabriel Chade (ARG)VAR: Héctor Paletta (ARG)Yellow cards: Gruezo (LDU); Flaco López (PAL)Red card: Ramirez (LDU) Goals: Villamil (1-0, 16'/1st half), Alzugaray (2-0, 27'/1st half), Villamil (3-0, 47'/1st half)

LDU: Domínguez; Quiñonez, Ade and Mina (Cuero, 19'/2nd half); Quintero, Villamil, Gruezo, Minda and Ramírez; Alzugaray (Pastrán, 35'/2nd half) and Medina (Estrada, 41'/2nd half). Coach: Tiago Nunes.

PALMEIRAS: Carlos Miguel, Khellven (Giay, halftime), Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Piquerez; Emiliano Martínez (Allan, 25'/2nd half), Andreas Pereira, Felipe Anderson (Jéfte, 19'/2nd half), Raphael Veiga (Sosa, halftime), Flaco López and Vitor Roque (Bruno Rodrigues, 36'/2nd half). Coach: Abel Ferreira

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