Palmeiras stormed the Hernán Ramírez Villegas Stadium and routed (0-4) Deportivo Pereira in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, taking a step towards the semifinals and shattering the hopes of an opponent that debuted in the tournament this year.

In a packed venue, the Brazilians secured the victory with goals from midfielder Raphael Veiga, via penalty; full-back Marcos Rocha; winger Mayke; and forward Rony, the standout player of the match.