Palmeiras are living decisive hours on their road to the Copa Libertadores final, and their fans have responded like never before. Ahead of the second leg against LDU Quito, the Verdão supporters delivered an incredible reception for the team upon their arrival at the Allianz Parque, proving that despite the 3-0 deficit from the first leg, faith and hope remain stronger than ever.

A City Painted Green and Full of Hope

São Paulo turned into a massive celebration from the early hours of Thursday. Thousands of Palmeiras fans escorted the team bus with chants, flags, and flares that lit up the sky in green. The crowd greeted the players with an electrifying atmosphere, transforming the buildup into a spectacle that embodied the spirit of a club built on heroic comebacks.

“Get ready for a magical night,” had warned Abel Ferreira in his pre-match press conference—and the fans took his words literally. The Portuguese coach appealed to his team’s pride and belief, reminding everyone that the Verdão have overcome impossible ties before.

With the backing of their passionate supporters, the São Paulo-based side aim to overturn the 3-0 loss suffered in Quito—the worst defeat of the Ferreira era in the competition. That night, Gabriel Villamil and Lisandro Alzugaray sealed a result that left the Brazilian giants on the ropes.

The Power of the Duo and a Dream First Half

Despite the odds, Palmeiras remain confident in their attacking duo of José ‘Flaco’ López and Vitor Roque, who are in outstanding form. Between them, they have contributed to 31 goals in their last 17 matches, a statistic that fuels hopes of an epic comeback.

In the first 45 minutes of the match at the Allianz Parque, the hosts showed signs of life thanks to a goal from Ramón Sosa, who reignited the crowd’s belief in the 20th minute with a precise header off an Allan Elias cross. The goal restored confidence to both the team and their fans, who never stopped singing.

And just before halftime, the stadium erupted once again. In the 45+5 minute, Bruno Fuchs scored the second goal of the night after a perfectly executed set piece. A well-rehearsed free kick ended with a cross into the box that Vitor Roque nodded down; after a poor clearance by the defense, the ball fell kindly for Fuchs, who smashed it home to make it 2-0.

All or Nothing on the Road to the Final

The dream is clear for Palmeiras: to rewrite history and reach the Copa Libertadores final, which will take place on November 29 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima. To do so, they’ll need a flawless second half and the same intensity they showed in the first.

The night in São Paulo promises high drama, thrilling football, and perhaps yet another legendary chapter for a club that simply refuses to give up.