LDU admit Palmeiras are stronger, says Paulo Calçade on semi-final

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·23 ottobre 2025

LDU admit Palmeiras are stronger, says Paulo Calçade on semi-final

‘ESPN and Disney+’ will broadcast live and exclusively, this Thursday (23), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), the first match between LDU and Palmeiras, valid for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores semifinals. The match will be held at Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium, in Quito (Ecuador), marking the start of the battle for a spot in the grand continental final.

Palmeiras reaches the semifinals with one of the most solid campaigns of the tournament: nine wins and only one draw, along with consistent eliminations of Universitário and River Plate in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, LDU, led by Brazilian coach Thiago Nunes, is on a high after overcoming Botafogo and São Paulo, betting on the strength of home advantage and the feared altitude of 2,850 meters in the Ecuadorian capital.

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For ESPN commentator Paulo Calçade, the duel promises a great tactical clash. He believes Palmeiras arrives more prepared and with technical superiority, but warns of the physical and strategic challenges posed by the altitude.

LDU knows that Palmeiras is superior, very strong attacking with the Flaco-Roque duo facing the goal, yet without abandoning the flanks. Thiago Nunes keeps the team with three defenders and a compact midfield, ready to recover the ball and counterattack quickly. The result against Flamengo was painful, but it won't stop Palmeiras from competing and possibly leaving Ecuador with a victory. The question is the initial approach: do they go on the offensive or wait to see if the 2,850m altitude will be a hindrance?

The broadcast will feature commentary by Rogério Vaughan, directly from Ecuador, and comments by Paulo Calçade. With comprehensive and multiplatform coverage, ESPN and Disney+ reinforce their role as the ultimate destinations for CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana fans, offering excitement, information, and entertainment with the quality that is the channel's trademark.

Upcoming Palmeiras Matches

LDU vs. Palmeiras – Conmebol Libertadores – 10/23 – 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro – Campeonato Brasileiro – 10/26 – 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

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