Flamengo Draws Goalless With LDU In Libertadores
Flamengo Draw on Tuesday night, April 22, 2025, resulted in a balanced duel against LDU for the Libertadores.
The match, held at the Casa Blanca Stadium in Quito, highlighted the red-black team's dominance in possession, while LDU's defense proved solid.
The article will cover the key moments of the game, including the opportunities created by Flamengo, the opposing goalkeeper's interventions, and the strategic substitutions that marked the match.
Game Context in Quito
In the Tuesday night, April 22, 2025, the match between Flemish It is LDU ended in a 0-0 draw in the third round of the group stage of the Liberators.
The confrontation took place in the emblematic Casa Blanca Stadium, located in Quito, Ecuador, one altitude of 2,850 meters, a factor that always poses challenges to visitors.
Even with the thin air and the natural difficulties of the rain-soaked pitch, the team led by Filipe Luís managed to maintain control of possession for much of the game, exerting pressure at various moments.
A match had few clear opportunities, but demonstrated technical balance and physical resistance from both teams.
As a result, the Flemish reached four points in Group C of the Liberators and remains in third place, still with a good chance of qualifying.
The team showed tactical imposition, especially in passing and defensive compactness, even when LDU was more aggressive in the final minutes.
Special mention goes to goalkeeper Rossi, who made some important saves and secured a draw away from home.
Substitutions such as the entry of Luiz Araújo and Pedro gave new life to the red-black attack, which despite creating chances, was unable to overcome the opponent's goal.
For fans, the point gained in Quito could be decisive for the next clashes towards the top of the table.
First Half
Flamengo imposed its rhythm from the first minutes at Casa Blanca Stadium, moving the ball patiently and trying to escape the strong marking of LDU, which retreated its lines in a very compact manner.
Possession was largely dominated by the team led by Filipe Luís, but the lack of space and the altitude of Quito made infiltrations difficult, requiring creativity and constant movement from the red-black attacking sector.
Even so, the Rio de Janeiro team maintained territorial control, occupying the Ecuadorian field with consistency and applying high pressure on the opponent's exit.
Despite dominating possession, clear chances were rare.
The first big opportunity came in the 11th minute, when Erick Pulgar finished from outside the area firmly, forcing goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle into a difficult save.
Already at 36, the midfield talent appeared: Gerson led with vision and served Arrascaeta, who dribbled into the box and shot with precision, but was stopped by another good intervention from the LDU goalkeeper.
This play was highlighted by CNN Brasil with the report of the main events, highlighting the balance between red-black patience and defensive solidity of the hosts.
Second Half
The rain at the beginning of the second half changed the pace of the match and favored the intense marking of LDU.
With the grass slippery and uneven, the Ecuadorians relied on physical strength and advanced their lines, pushing the Flamengo to the defense field.
Still, the red-black team managed to maintain possession of the ball for much of the second half, despite difficulties in building up the attack and the continuous pressure from the home team, who sought to score mainly through long throws and set pieces.
To try to regain offensive control and balance the game, Filipe Luís made important changes to the team:
- Pedro entered; Juninho it went out.
- Scallion entered; Bruno Henry it went out.
- Luiz Araujo entered; Arrascaeta it went out.
The most impactful change came in the 31st minute, when Luiz Araújo dribbled past two defenders and shot dangerously over the goal.
In the final minutes, LDU increased the pressure with crosses into the area, but the goalkeeper Rossi made good interventions and secured the precious point away from home.
Highlights in the Field and Technical Command
Rossi It is Gonzalo Vale showed why they are key players for Flamengo and LDU, respectively.
With precise defenses and decisive interventions, they kept their goals intact even under pressure and in the face of difficulties imposed by the altitude and rain in Quito.
Meanwhile, from the reserve benches, Philip Louis, by Flamengo, and Pablo Sanchez, for LDU, engaged in a tactical duel that held attention until the final whistle.
The two commanders adapted their strategies to the pace of the match, making occasional substitutions and quickly reorganizing the sectors to face the climatic and technical challenges of the match.
According to the Ecuadorian press, Sánchez provoked Flamengo before the game, demanding victory at Maracanã, which added extra spice to the clash between the teams.
Below, an objective view of the protagonists:
| Flemish | LDU |
|---|---|
| Rossi | Gonzalo Vale |
| Philip Louis | Pablo Sanchez |
Next Red-Black Challenge
Flamengo returns to the field in Sunday, April 27, 2025 to face the Corinthians node Maracanã, in a match valid for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship.
After securing a point away from home against LDU in the altitude of Quito, the team led by Filipe Luís will look to impose their game in front of the fans, confident after their recent good performance in the national tournament.
The red-and-black team had a dominant performance in the previous duel and is counting on the offensive strength of players like Arrascaeta, Pedro and Everton Cebolinha to secure another victory.
Corinthians, which has had inconsistent results, needs to react to avoid falling behind the top teams.
The expectation is a full stadium, with Flamengo wanting to maintain its momentum and prove that it can be consistent both in difficult away games and in its stronghold in Rio de Janeiro.
For more details on the match, check out the summary at Globo Sport website.
At the end, Flamengo secured an important point, remaining firm in the group stage.
The next challenge will be against Corinthians, where they will seek victory in the Brazilian Championship.
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