LDU Quito secured a dominant 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 utilized their home advantage and altitude to score three goals 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 could not score and will face an uphill battle in the second leg in Sao Paulo.
LDU Quito sealed a commanding 3-0 win over Palmeiras in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores 2025 semi-final.
Author's summary: LDU Quito wins 3-0 against Palmeiras.