LDU lose key player for Libertadores semi-final against Palmeiras | OneFootball

Gonzalo Valle has become a loss for LDU for the remainder of the season and is out of the Libertadores semifinal against Palmeiras. The medical report released this Tuesday revealed that the goalkeeper suffered a strain in the knee ligament, and the club is evaluating the most appropriate treatment.

The goalkeeper started in all ten of LDU’s matches this season and has played a total of 24 games for the Ecuadorian team this year. Alexander Domínguez is expected to be chosen by coach Tiago Nunes to fill the goalkeeper position.

Gonzalo Valle was called up by the Ecuador national team for the last two FIFA dates, but did not play a single minute.

Palmeiras and LDU to decide spot in the final

LDU and Palmeiras begin to decide who advances to the final of the Libertadores this Thursday. The first leg takes place at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The return leg will be a week later, on the 30th, at the same time, at Allianz Parque in São Paulo.

Palmeiras also lost their starting goalkeeper

Last week, Palmeiras also lost their starting goalkeeper. Weverton suffered a fracture in his right hand and was out against Flamengo. The goalkeeper will remain sidelined for the Libertadores semi. Carlos Miguel is expected to remain in the starting lineup.

Palmeiras’ campaign in the Libertadores

Palmeiras has had a strong campaign in the Libertadores. In the group stage, they had the best overall record, with a 100% winning rate. In the round of 16, they eliminated Universitario-PER with a win (0-4) and a draw (0-0), and in the quarterfinals they beat River Plate-ARG with two wins (1-2 and 3-1).

LDU’s campaign in the Libertadores

In the group stage, LDU achieved three wins, two draws, and one loss. As a result, they advanced as leaders of Group C, with Flamengo in second, both with 11 points. In the round of 16, they got past Botafogo: they lost the first leg but came back in the second and advanced. In the quarterfinals, they eliminated São Paulo with two wins (2-0 and 0-1).

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