Abel makes three changes to Palmeiras for LDU clash, see line-ups | OneFootball

Palmeiras is set to face LDU and kick off the semifinal of the Libertadores. The first leg will take place this Thursday, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado (Casa Blanca), in Quito, Ecuador. Check out the lineups.

Palmeiras Lineup

Coach Abel Ferreira has decided to field a team with three changes compared to the last match. As a result, Murilo, Emiliano Martínez, and Raphael Veiga start among the starters, taking the places of Bruno Fuchs, Aníbal Moreno, and Mauricio.

For this match, Palmeiras will be without Weverton (fracture in his right hand), Lucas Evangelista (surgery on his right thigh), and Paulinho (surgery on his right leg).

LDU Lineup

On LDU’s side, coach Tiago Nunes lost goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle on the eve of the match and named Alexander Domínguez as his replacement. In addition, defender Allala twisted his knee in the last training session and is another absentee. However, the coach has the return of forward Alzugaray, who is back from injury.

LDU and Palmeiras Campaigns

In the first stage, LDU achieved three wins, had two draws, and one loss. With that, they advanced as leaders of Group C, with Flamengo in second, both with 11 points. In the round of 16, they got past Botafogo: they lost the first leg but turned it around in the return and advanced. In the quarterfinals, they eliminated São Paulo with two wins (2-0 and 0-1).

Palmeiras, meanwhile, had the best overall campaign, with a 100% record in the first stage. In the round of 16, they eliminated Universitario-PER with a win (0-4) and a draw (0-0). In the quarterfinals, they got past River Plate-ARG after two wins (1-2 and 3-1). Verdão has the best campaign and will decide the spot at Allianz Parque next week.

When is the second leg?

The second leg is scheduled for next Thursday, October 30, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP).

Refereeing for LDU vs Palmeiras

Referee: Facundo Tello (ARG) Assistants: Juan Belatti (ARG) and Gabriel Chade (ARG) VAR: Hector Paletta (ARG)

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