Conmebol monitors Ecuador unrest, CBF awaits LDU v Palmeiras news | OneFootball

Palmeiras and LDU face off in the first leg of the semifinals of the Conmebol Libertadores next Thursday (23) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador.

In recent days, the country has experienced a wave of violence that resulted in the death of 14 people and 17 injuries, according to the police and local media.

Uncertainty about the semifinal

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Conmebol is monitoring the events in Ecuador due to the match between Palmeiras and LDU scheduled for next week. The Brazilian Football Confederation is awaiting a response from the South American confederation by Friday (17) regarding the holding or change of the match in the country.

President Leila Pereira arrived this Tuesday (14) in Asunción, Paraguay, for a meeting between the semifinalist clubs at the Conmebol headquarters.

When contacted by the report, Verdão states that it is aware of the recent events but has not been informed of any possibility of change and is not considering this scenario.

Quest for the final

Palmeiras is seeking qualification for the grand final of the Conmebol Libertadores, which will be held on November 29, initially scheduled for Lima, Peru. There is a possibility that the match will be relocated, and Asunción, Paraguay, is among the favorites to host the decisive match.

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