Overview
- Gabriel Villamil scored twice (16' and 45+2') and Lisandro Alzugaray converted a 27' penalty, with all three goals coming before halftime.
- With away goals not in use, Palmeiras must win by four or more next Thursday, October 30, at Allianz Parque to advance, or by three to force penalties.
- Both teams fielded backup goalkeepers, as Carlos Miguel replaced the injured Weverton for Palmeiras and Alexander Domínguez started for LDU in place of Gonzalo Valle.
- Quito’s 2,850m altitude was cited as a factor despite Palmeiras arriving early to acclimatize, with players acknowledging its impact after the match.
- LDU’s Bryan Ramírez was sent off in stoppage time after a VAR review, and Abel Ferreira criticized the first-half display but said he believes a turnaround is possible, even though Palmeiras has never overturned a three-goal Libertadores deficit.