Palmeiras Achieves Historic 4-0 Comeback Over LDU to Reach 2025 Copa Libertadores Final

In a stunning display of determination and skill, Palmeiras overturned a daunting three-goal deficit to defeat LDU 4-0 at Allianz Parque, securing their place in the 2025 Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo. This remarkable comeback was highlighted by key contributions from Ramón Sosa, Bruno Fuchs, and Raphael Veiga, whose goals dismantled LDU's earlier advantage.

The first half saw Ramón Sosa open the scoring with a header at 18 minutes, followed by a crucial goal from Bruno Fuchs shortly before halftime, bringing Palmeiras back into contention. The momentum shift continued in the second half when Raphael Veiga entered the match, scoring the third goal to level the aggregate score. He then confidently converted a penalty, sealing the 4-0 victory and completing an extraordinary turnaround.

Meanwhile, Flamengo secured their spot in the final by holding Racing to a 0-0 draw, bolstered by outstanding saves from goalkeeper Agustín Rossi. The much-anticipated final between Palmeiras and Flamengo is scheduled for November 29 at Estádio Monumental U in Lima, Peru.

This historic victory underscores Palmeiras’ resilience under coach Abel Ferreira, who vowed to fight to the end. The semifinal win marks a significant milestone for the club as it advances to contest the prestigious South American title.

While this cluster centers on Palmeiras’ triumph in the Libertadores, a parallel controversy in Brazilian football involved officiating in a Brasileirão match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro. Despite a dangerous foul by Palmeiras' Gustavo Gómez on Cruzeiro’s Wanderson, the referee issued only a yellow card, a decision criticized by former referee Sálvio Spínola as indicative of poor officiating standards. This incident, although unrelated to the Libertadores semifinal, highlights ongoing discussions around refereeing quality in Brazilian football.