Palmeiras Faces Abel Ferreira’s Toughest Knockout Defeat Against LDU

Palmeiras experienced a significant defeat on Thursday, October 23, losing 3-0 to LDU in Quito. This match was part of the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The loss stands as the most challenging knockout match for coach Abel Ferreira during his tenure.

Details of the Match

This game marked Abel Ferreira’s 15th knockout match with Palmeiras. For the first time, his team suffered a three-goal loss in an elimination stage game. This outcome is particularly notable as it was only the second time Palmeiras lost a match by three goals. The previous occurrence was in 2022 when they fell 3-1 to São Paulo in the first leg of the Paulist Championship final.

Previous Knockout Results

Here is a summary of Abel Ferreira’s notable knockout defeats with Palmeiras:

• LDU 3 – 0 Palmeiras – Copa Libertadores
• Palmeiras 1 – 2 Chelsea – FIFA Club World Cup
• Corinthians 2 – 0 Palmeiras – Copa do Brasil 2024
• Botafogo 2 – 1 Palmeiras – Libertadores 2023
• Fortaleza 1 – 0 Palmeiras – Copa do Brasil 2022
• São Paulo 3 – 1 Palmeiras – Paulistão 2021
• Palmeiras 1 – 2 Defensa y Justicia – Recopa Sul-Americana
• Palmeiras 0 – 1 CRB – Copa do Brasil

This recent setback serves as a major challenge for the team as they prepare for the upcoming second leg. The players and coaching staff will need to reassess their strategies to overcome this deficit. The return match will be crucial for their Copa Libertadores ambitions.