🚨 Palmeiras thrash LDU in Copa Libertadores semi-final first-leg | OneFootball

The dream of a fourth Libertadores title has become a bit more distant for Palmeiras.

After all, this Thursday Verdão lost 3-0 to LDU in Ecuador, in the first leg of the semifinals.

⚽ The Match

The altitude of 2,850 meters in Quito certainly made the competent Ecuadorian team an almost unbeatable opponent.

Especially in the first half, the situation was very complicated for Palmeiras. LDU made the most of long-range shots to try to surprise goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. 

However, it was almost in the small area that Villamil opened the scoring.

About ten minutes later, Andreas Pereira handled the ball inside the area. 

In the added time of the first half, Villamil appeared again in the area to complete with a first-time shot and score LDU's third goal of the match.

After the break, Palmeiras improved and had two good chances: with Flaco López and Sosa, but goalkeeper Dominguez saved the Ecuadorian team.

🚦 What's Next

With this result, Palmeiras needs to win by four goals or more at Allianz Parque next Thursday to advance to the Libertadores final. 

If Verdão wins by three goals, the spot will be decided on penalties.

The winner will face Flamengo or Racing in the tournament final on November 29 in Lima, Peru.

Over the weekend, the leader Palmeiras hosts Cruzeiro at Allianz Parque, closing the 30th round of the Brasileirão.

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

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