Palmeiras Overcome 3-0 Deficit with 4-0 Win to Reach Copa Libertadores Final

Palmeiras staged a historic comeback in the 2025 Copa Libertadores semifinals by overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Ecuador's LDU Quito with a 4-0 home victory, securing a 4-3 aggregate win. Key players included Ramón Sosa and Bruno Fuchs, who scored in the first half, and Raphael Veiga, who scored twice later in the match, including a penalty. This marked Palmeiras' seventh Copa Libertadores final appearance, where they will face Flamengo in an all-Brazilian final on November 29, 2025, in Lima, Peru. The final continues the recent dominance of Brazilian clubs in the tournament, with Brazil winning eight of the last nine titles. The Palmeiras president publicly praised coach Abel Ferreira for his leadership in orchestrating the remarkable turnaround, calling it a "truly magical night." However, the choice of Lima as the final's venue brings concerns due to ongoing political turmoil and protests in Peru, highlighting broader regional challenges.