Libertadores semi-final: Palmeiras v LDU this Thursday | OneFootball

What time does the LDU (EQU) vs Palmeiras match take place?

The Copa Libertadores da América is reaching its decisive moments. This Thursday (23), LDU (EQU) hosts Palmeiras at Estadio Casa Blanca in Quito for the first leg of the semifinal. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

WHAT IS THE LIBERTADORES MATCH THIS THURSDAY?

Leader of Group G with 18 points, Palmeiras faces LDU, who also finished first in Group C but with 11 points. The first leg will be played at Quito’s altitude, and the return match will take place at Allianz Parque in São Paulo next Thursday (30).

HOW ARE THE TEAMS DOING?

Under the command of Tiago Nunes, LDU has become a real thorn in the side of Brazilian teams in the Libertadores. The team eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16 and then overcame São Paulo in the quarterfinals, winning both matches.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras is trying to bounce back after their defeat to Flamengo in the Brasileirão. In the Libertadores, Abel Ferreira’s team got past Universitario (PER) and River Plate (ARG).

WHERE TO WATCH LDU VS PALMEIRAS

The match between Palmeiras and LDU will be broadcast on ESPN, a cable channel. In addition, Disney+, via streaming service, will also show the clash between the Brazilian and Ecuadorian teams.

AND THE OTHER SEMIFINAL?

In a balanced and intense match from start to finish, Flamengo beat Racing (ARG) 1-0 this Wednesday (22). Playing at Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro faced a rival with a tight defense, making the match even more challenging.

However, Mengão kept up the pressure until the end and, at 43 minutes into the second half, Carrascal scored the goal that secured the advantage for the rubro-negro side. Now, the spot in the final will be decided next Wednesday (29), in Avellaneda, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

It’s worth noting that, in the knockout stage of the continental tournament, any tie on aggregate score will send the decision to a penalty shootout.

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