Always Ready vs LDU Quito

LDU Quito pulled off a stunning late heist in El Alto, with Gabriel Villamil finding the net in the 90+4 minute to hand the Ecuadorians a hard-fought win over Always Ready in the opening matchday of CONMEBOL Libertadores Group G. The final score: 0-1 to the visitors. It was a cagey, tight affair played at 4,150 meters above sea level — a notoriously punishing environment for visiting sides. LDU Quito goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle was the standout for much of the night, making several crucial saves to keep his team level deep into the second half. No red cards were issued and no penalties awarded; the match was settled by a single moment of quality in the dying seconds. LDU Quito were also without defender Ricardo Adé, sidelined through injury. The result is a big early boost for LDU Quito, who open Group G — shared with Lanús and Mirassol — with a perfect three points. For Always Ready, dropping points at home where altitude is supposed to be their greatest weapon is a troubling way to begin the campaign.