Palmeiras are heavily favored to reach their first Copa Libertadores final since they claimed back-to-back titles in 2021, but a stubborn LDU Quito outfit stand in their way.
The Verdão laid out their credentials for 2025 on a global stage in the summer, as they reached the semifinals of the Club World Cup, where they were beaten by Chelsea. Despite losing a couple of key players from that run, Abel Ferreira’s side have been dominant in this competition, and they also lead the way in Série A.
We’ve reached a critical juncture in their season, with a league and Libertadores double up for grabs. However, Flamengo are lurking in both competitions, and they cannot simply assume their spot in the final here. There’s work to be done over two legs against the Ecuadorians, who have beaten a pair of Brazilian teams to reach the last four.
Here’s how to catch the first leg of this Copa Libertadores semifinal
