LDU Quito Defeats Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores Semi-Final
LDU Quito secured a 3-0 win over Palmeiras in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores 2025 semi-final at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito.
The hosts dominated the first half, scoring three times. Gabriel Villamil scored in the 16th minute and added his second in stoppage time, while Lisandro Alzugaray converted a 27th-minute penalty.
Despite improving in the second half, Palmeiras could not score and will face an uphill battle in the second leg in Sao Paulo.
LDU Quito used the home momentum and altitude to devastating effect.
- LDU Quito won 3-0 against Palmeiras in the first leg.
- Gabriel Villamil scored two goals, including one in stoppage time.
- Lisandro Alzugaray converted a 27th-minute penalty.
Author's summary: LDU Quito dominates Palmeiras 3-0 in semi-final leg 1.
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