Palmeiras v LDU: Flamengo’s final opponent decided tonight in Lima | OneFootball

Palmeiras and LDU (EQU) face off this Thursday (30th) at Allianz Parque

Flamengo secured a spot in the grand final of the Libertadores after an exciting qualification against Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (29th). With a solid performance, the Rubro-Negro confirmed their favoritism and now awaits the outcome of Palmeiras vs. LDU (EQU) to find out their opponent in the continental final.

This Thursday (30th), Palmeiras faces LDU at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque for the second leg of the semifinal. After a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, the São Paulo team needs to win by three goals to take the match to penalties. The other option is to triumph by four or more goals to advance directly to the final.

HOW ARE THE TEAMS PREPARING FOR THE DECISIVE LIBERTADORES MATCH?

Palmeiras is trying to recover after three matches without a win against Flamengo, LDU, and Cruzeiro, in the Brasileirão and Libertadores. Therefore, playing at Allianz Parque, the São Paulo team will seek to overturn the unfavorable score against the Ecuadorian team.

LDU, led by Tiago Nunes, arrives in excellent form and holds a comfortable advantage gained in Quito. The Ecuadorian team is on a six-game unbeaten streak, with five wins and one draw. Additionally, they have scored ten goals in the last three matches.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo secured a spot in the Libertadores final by drawing 0-0 with Racing at the El Cilindro stadium in the second leg of the semifinal. Even away from home, the Mengão withstood the opponent's pressure well and confirmed their qualification with a consistent performance.

Even with one player less after the expulsion of Gonzalo Plata, the red-black team advanced with a 1-0 aggregate victory. Now, they seek the unprecedented fourth championship for Brazilian football.

WHEN IS THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

The grand final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru. Thus, Flamengo awaits ‘from the sidelines’ to find out who their opponent will be in the final: Palmeiras or LDU?

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