LDU Quito Vs Palmeiras Highlights, Copa Libertadores Semi-Final Leg 1: Villamil Brace Powers LDU To 3-0 Win

The match kicks off at 6am IST. The LDU Quito vs Palmeiras, Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg will not be telecast or live streamed on any platform in India. It will be shown in Brazil on Zapping, Claro TV+, Disney+ Premium Brazil, Sky+, Vivo Play, ESPN Brazil and in Ecuador on Disney+ Premium Sur, ESPN Colombia.

Quito crowd roars as the ref flashes a yellow! Flaco López gets his name in the book, not the one you’d want. Palmeiras’ striker looked frustrated after losing the ball, lunged in, and the referee wasn’t having any of it. Early caution, and the altitude already starting to test tempers.

Gabriel Villamíl breaks the deadlock in the 16th minute with a sweet left-footer right through the middle. Palmeiras caught napping, and LDU Quito make them pay. What a start to this semi-final, the home side draw first blood.

Palmeiras trying to fight back but struggling to find their rhythm. Raphael Veiga fires a left-footed effort straight at the keeper, and a couple of minutes earlier, José López tried a cheeky long-range shot, way over the bar. LDU Quito still holding firm at the back.

LDU Quito strike again in the 27th. Lisandro Alzugaray calmly converts a penalty with a sharp left-footed shot to the bottom left, doubling their lead and leaving Palmeiras stunned.

LDU Quito wins a corner as Palmeiras scramble to regroup. Andreas Pereira concedes it under pressure, Quito smelling more goals and keeping the intensity high.

Palmeiras finally carve out some space! Joaquín Piquerez earns a free kick on the left wing, a chance to whip in a dangerous ball and test Quito’s defense.

And just before halftime, LDU Quito blow the game wide open.

Gabriel Villamíl strikes again in stoppage time, rising to meet Bryan Ramírez’s assist and firing a left-footed shot straight into the top centre of the net. Palmeiras can’t believe it, 3-0 at the break, and Quito fans are in absolute delirium.

The whistle signals half-time, and what a first half for LDU Quito! Gabriel Villamíl opened the scoring in the 16th minute and doubled it in stoppage time (45'+2'), while Lisandro Alzugaray’s penalty in the 27th made it 3-0. Palmeiras are reeling as Quito head into the break with a commanding lead.

And we’re back for the second half in Quito! Palmeiras make a double change straight from the break, Ramon Sosa comes on for Raphael Veiga, and Agustín Giay replaces Khellven. Can they mount a fightback, or will LDU Quito continue their rampage?

Tempers flare early in the second half! Bryan Ramírez picks up a yellow card for a reckless challenge, giving Palmeiras a bit of breathing space and adding more spice to this fiery semi-final.

Palmeiras are still struggling to get a foothold in the match. Quito’s intensity hasn’t dropped, and every attack from the visitors seems to fizzle out before it even reaches danger, they’ve got a mountain to climb.

LDU Quito make a change as the second half ticks on, Josue Cuero comes on for Richard Mina. Speaking of Mina, he wasn’t done causing a stir and picks up a yellow card for a rough challenge just before leaving the pitch. Quito’s aggression is off the charts today.

Palmeiras try to shake things up with another change, Allan comes on for Emiliano Martínez. They need a spark fast if they’re going to claw back into this game.

Palmeiras finally win a corner in the 78th minute, putting pressure on LDU Quito. José Quintero concedes it under pressure, can Palmeiras make something happen from this set-piece?

Another chance for Palmeiras. In the 83rd minute, they win a corner, this time off Alexander Domínguez. They’re piling on the pressure, can they finally break through Quito’s stubborn defense?

We’re heading into the final stretch. The fourth official signals 5 minutes of added time, Palmeiras have a few precious minutes to turn this around, but Quito look determined to hold on.

That’s a wrap from Quito. LDU Quito storm past Palmeiras 3-0, powered by a brilliant Gabriel Villamíl brace. We’ll be back soon with another live blog bringing all the action straight to you. Until then, bye-bye.