Against LDU, Palmeiras win first Libertadores semi-final at Allianz | OneFootball

To achieve a great comeback against LDU and, consequently, secure a spot in the grand final of the Copa Libertadores, Palmeiras had to break an uncomfortable taboo. This Thursday, Verdão won its first semifinal match of the tournament at Allianz Parque, which until then had hosted five matches at this stage of the competition.

Poor track record

Until now, Palmeiras had played five Libertadores semifinals at Allianz Parque, with four draws and one loss. In 2018, Verdão hosted Boca Juniors and drew 2-2, but with the aggregate score, the Argentinians advanced to the final. Then, in 2020, Alviverde even made it to the grand final, but lost the return leg at home to River Plate, 2-0.

A year later, in 2021, they drew 0-0 with Galo, but advanced at Mineirão. In 2022, they once again ended with a draw, this time against Athletico-PR, who advanced. Finally, in 2023, they were eliminated on penalties by Boca Juniors after a 1-1 result in regular time.

Everything changed this Thursday, when in the sixth semifinal at Allianz Parque, Palmeiras thrashed LDU 4-0, a historic result that secured Alviverde’s place in the 2025 Libertadores final.

The grand final of the 2025 Copa Libertadores will take place on November 29. Flamengo and Palmeiras will compete for the first ever fourth title by a Brazilian club at the Estadio Monumental de Lima, in Peru.

(Photo: Nelson Almeida/AFP)

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