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 on Thursday, October 23.
The hosts utilized their home advantage and altitude to score three times in the first half. Gabriel Villamil scored in the 16th minute and added his second in stoppage time, while Lisandro Alzugaray converted a 27th-minute penalty after a handball by Palmeiras.
Despite improving in the second half, Palmeiras was unable to score and will need to recover in the second leg in Sao Paulo.
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Author's summary: LDU Quito wins 3-0 against Palmeiras.