Key Takeaways:
- Palmeiras staged a 4-0 victory today over LDU Quito, overturning a 0-3 first-leg defeat for a 4-3 aggregate win
- With tens of thousands at Allianz Parque, goals from Ramón Sosa, Bruno Fuchs, and a brace from Raphael Veiga powered the comeback
- Palmeiras will meet Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores final on 29 November following another all-Brazilian semi-final triumph
Remarkable Second-Leg Revival in São Paulo
Palmeiras delivered an astonishing display at the Allianz Parque, coming back from a daunting 0-3 deficit against Ecuador’s LDU Quito to secure a 4-0 triumph in front of 40,000 supporters. This result overturned last week’s heavy defeat, propelling the São Paulo club into the Copa Libertadores final with a 4-3 aggregate scoreline.
COM ALMA E CORAÇÃO, O TIME DA VIRADA VENCEU MAIS UMA VEZ! A HISTÓRIA FOI ESCRITA E ESTAMOS EM NOSSA SÉTIMA FINAL DE @LIBERTADORESBR! JAMAIS DUVIDE DO PALMEIRAS! 💚🤍
🏆 Palmeiras 4×0 LDU-EQU
⚽ Sosa, Bruno Fuchs e Raphael Veiga (2x) pic.twitter.com/wBRXy55AAR— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) October 31, 2025
Ramón Sosa ignited belief early, netting past LDU goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez after 20 minutes. The hosts then doubled their advantage deep into first-half stoppage time, when Bruno Fuchs fired home to leave the aggregate score at 2-3 by the interval, sending the home crowd into raptures.
Key Moments: Goals and Turning Points
After the restart, 20-year-old Vitor Roque provided an incisive pass for Raphael Veiga, who scored to level the overall tie, completely shifting the momentum against the Ecuadorians. The pressure proved too much for LDU Quito, as a defensive lapse resulted in a penalty ten minutes from time. Raphael Veiga confidently converted from the spot in the 82nd minute, completing the turnaround and sparking jubilant celebrations among Palmeiras fans.
| Match | Result | Aggregate Score | Key Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDU Quito vs Palmeiras (First Leg) | 3-0 | 3-0 | LDU Quito |
| Palmeiras vs LDU Quito (Second Leg) | 4-0 | 4-3 | Sosa, Fuchs, Veiga (2) |
Final Awaits: All-Brazilian Showdown Set
Palmeiras now have the opportunity to secure a memorable season, with a golden double in their sights. The final, scheduled for 29 November, will see them face fierce rivals Flamengo from the Brasileirão. In the other semi-final, Flamengo booked their place with a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg against Racing Club and a goalless draw in the return fixture.
This marks the second consecutive year in which two Brazilian clubs will contest the final, following Botafogo’s 3-1 win over Atlético Mineiro in the previous edition.
Historic Milestone for Brazilian Football
The impending final presents Brazil with the chance to equal Argentina’s record as the most successful nation in Copa Libertadores history. Argentine clubs have celebrated 25 titles, while Brazilian sides have claimed 24. With 29 days until the final, Palmeiras and Flamengo will vie for the honour of drawing Brazil level in the all-time standings.
Palmeiras’ Copa Libertadores Legacy
Palmeiras stand poised to compete for their fourth Libertadores crown, having previously won the tournament in 1999, 2020, and 2021. The club also reached the final in 1961, 1968, and 2000. Notably, the 2021 title was secured against none other than Flamengo – the only time the Red and Blacks have been defeated in a Libertadores final. Flamengo’s other three finals ended in triumph, in 1981, 2019, and 2022, highlighting the significance of the upcoming clash.
