Tiago Nunes backs LDU to progress against São Paulo | OneFootball

São Paulo was defeated 2-0 by LDU this Thursday (18), in Quito, and is in a difficult position to qualify for the Copa Libertadores semifinal.

The Ecuadorian team secured the victory at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium with a goal in each half, first by Bryan Ramírez (15′) and then by Michael Estrada (78′).

Tiago Nunes confident

“We have a very competitive team (…) and we are going to Brazil with a lot of confidence,” said Tiago Nunes, former Corinthians coach, in the post-match press conference.

Return match at Morumbis

The return match of the quarterfinals will be next Thursday, at Morumbis, where São Paulo will have to seek a great comeback to stay alive for another international title, which has not been won since the 2012 Copa Sudamericana.

Whoever advances will face in the semifinal the winner of the clash between Palmeiras and River Plate, who faced each other on Wednesday, in Buenos Aires, with a victory for the Brazilian team by 2-1.

* With content from AFP

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