Heittor celebrates Copa Libertadores debut with Palmeiras

Palmeiras attacker Heittor celebrated his debut in the Copa Libertadores following the team's 1-0 victory over LDU. The 18-year-old entered the match in the second half at the request of manager Abel Ferreira.

Heittor, who has now made five appearances for the senior squad this season, nearly scored a second goal for Palmeiras late in the match with a header that went wide. The player emphasized the importance of the club's tradition of promoting youth academy players to the professional level and expressed his desire to continue scoring for the team.