LDU Quito sealed 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 scored thrice in the first half, with Gabriel Villamil opening the scoring in the 16th minute and adding his second in stoppage time.
Despite improving in the second half, Palmeiras could not pull a goal back and will have to fight for a comeback in the second leg in Sao Paulo.
LDU Quito used the home momentum and altitude to devastating effect.
Author's summary: LDU Quito wins 3-0 over Palmeiras.