Despite defeat, São Paulo break records held by LDU for over a decade | OneFootball

São Paulo lost to LDU 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals this Thursday (18th), and now they will have to overcome a two-goal deficit to at least take the match to penalties next week at Morumbi.

Despite the moral hangover for much of the fans due to the setback, some points are worth highlighting from tonight's match.

To start, since 2015, no other Brazilian team has managed to take more shots than the Ecuadorians when playing at their home. São Paulo had 11 shots on target compared to the hosts' seven.

Additionally, the Tricolor recorded 59% possession, the highest mark for a team visiting LDU in the knockout stages of the Libertadores since 2013.

These are small consolations, of course, in light of the disappointment the defeat brings. Besides complicating the path to a semifinal qualification, the result ends the club's 17-match unbeaten streak in the main continental competition, preventing them from equaling Palmeiras and Atlético-MG (18 games each).

And, to make matters worse, São Paulo continues its streak against LDU. Now it's four losses in four matches played.

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