LDU v Palmeiras: where to watch, line-ups, all about Libertadores | OneFootball

LDU vs Palmeiras face each other this Wednesday (16) at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, in Quito, for the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With the advantage built at home, Verdão can advance to the semifinal with a draw at Ecuador’s altitude.

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Context and current form of the teams

Palmeiras won the first leg 1-0 at Nubank Parque, with a goal from full-back Agustín Giay, and heads into the decisive clash boosted as well by its win in the Choque-Rei against São Paulo. Abel Ferreira’s team’s mission is to manage the slim advantage and neutralize the altitude factor, with Quito sitting at nearly 2,800 meters.

However, LDU, coached by Gustavo Álvarez, will have its strongest lineup available and the support of the home crowd as it tries to come back: it needs to win by two goals or more to qualify directly. The matchup revisits the historic 2025 semifinal, when Verdão overturned a 3-0 defeat in Quito with a 4-0 rout in São Paulo.

Libertadores – LDU vs Palmeiras (second leg)

In the Libertadores knockout stage, there is no standings table: the semifinal spot will be decided by the aggregate score over the two matches. Whoever advances will face the winner of Platense vs Fluminense.

Where to Watch LDU vs Palmeiras

LDU

The Ecuadorian side needs to win by two goals to advance directly and is banking on the 2,850-meter altitude and the support of the fans in Quito to try to pull off the comeback.

Probable Lineup

Palmeiras

Andreas Pereira returns after serving a two-match suspension and is expected to start in midfield. On the other hand, captain Gustavo Gómez, who was one booking away from suspension and received a yellow card in the first leg, is suspended; Bruno Fuchs is the favorite to take his place. Piquerez and Maurício, who have physical issues, will be reevaluated hours before the match.

Unavailable: Gustavo Gómez (suspended) and Ramón Sosa (injured).

Doubts: Piquerez and Maurício (physical issues, will be reevaluated in Quito).

Probable Lineup

Head-to-Head Record

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, at Nubank Parque, Palmeiras won 1-0 with a goal by Giay. The teams also produced a memorable knockout tie in 2025: LDU won 3-0 in Quito in the semifinal, but Verdão came back with a 4-0 rout in São Paulo.

Officiating Crew

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What time is the LDU vs Palmeiras match?

The match starts at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (16).

Where to watch LDU vs Palmeiras?

The match will be streamed exclusively on Paramount+.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, at Nubank Parque, Palmeiras won 1-0, with a goal by Giay.

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