Palmeiras face LDU as Deyverson returns in Libertadores quarter-final | OneFootball

Palmeiras host LDU in the Libertadores quarter-finals on Wednesday, with former hero Deyverson now playing for the Ecuadorians. According to Nosso Palestra, kick-off is 19:00 Brasília time at Nubank Parque.

The meeting comes in the competition that cemented his status at Palmeiras.

He delivered Palmeiras' 2021 Libertadores title, scoring the decisive goal against Flamengo in Montevideo. Introduced after half-time, he pounced in extra time on a defensive error to secure the club's third continental crown.

His sprint to the stands after scoring became an enduring image of the modern Palmeiras. That moment fixed him as a central figure in the club's recent Libertadores story.

His return adds a compelling subplot to this tie. He will encounter former team-mates, staff and supporters from a defining chapter of his career.

Abel Ferreira's side need to make home advantage count and build a lead before the second leg in Ecuador on 16 September. LDU trust the depth of their squad and know well the tests Palmeiras can face in Quito.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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