How And Where To Watch Liga de Quito vs. Mirassol in the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16

The tie remains wide open as the two sides head to Quito with a place in the quarterfinals on the line.

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Liga de Quito and Mirassol Battle for a Quarterfinal Spot

Liga de Quito host Mirassol this Thursday, August 20, at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16. Following a 1-1 draw in Brazil, everything is still to play for in Quito.

The Ecuadorian side will look to make home advantage count as they aim to reach the final eight of the competition for the second consecutive year. A victory at Casa Blanca would send Liga directly into the quarterfinals without the need for a penalty shootout.

Mirassol, meanwhile, have the opportunity to pull off one of the biggest results of their continental campaign. The Brazilian side have already beaten Liga de Quito this season and will now look to do it again in a far more challenging environment.

How Liga de Quito Enter the Match

Liga de Quito return home after securing an important 1-1 draw in Brazil in the first leg, giving them the opportunity to decide the tie in front of their own supporters.

La U also enter the game with confidence after defeating Aucas away from home in the Superclásico capitalino, providing another positive result ahead of their return to Copa Libertadores action.

Gonzalo Valle is a key presence in goal, while Ricardo Adé, Luis Segovia and Gian Allala provide experience at the back. Further forward, Michael Estrada and Deyverson represent two of the biggest attacking threats in Gustavo Álvarez's squad.

Mirassol Look to Pull Off an Upset in Quito

Mirassol travel to Ecuador after suffering a heavy defeat against Flamengo in the Brasileirao, but the Copa Libertadores provides an immediate opportunity to bounce back.

João Víctor and Oliveira are among their key defensive players, while Carlos Eduardo and Denilson Alves could have important roles in midfield.

Edson Carioca and Bruno Santos will be among the players tasked with threatening Liga's defense as the Brazilian side look to extend their continental run.

Liga de Quito and Mirassol Know Each Other Well

Thursday's match comes with an unusual twist: it will be the fourth meeting between Liga de Quito and Mirassol in the 2026 Copa Libertadores alone.

Mirassol won their first group-stage meeting 2-0 in Brazil. Liga responded with an identical 2-0 victory at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, with Yerlin Quiñónez and José Quintero scoring the goals.

The third meeting came in the first leg of this Round of 16 tie and ended in a 1-1 draw. That leaves their 2026 head-to-head record perfectly balanced with one victory each and one draw before the decisive clash in Quito.

Home Advantage Could Make the Difference for Liga

Liga de Quito have already shown this season that they can beat Mirassol at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. Their 2-0 group-stage victory provides an encouraging precedent ahead of the second leg.

The Ecuadorian club will once again look to use the conditions in Quito and the support of their home crowd to secure the result they need and return to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

This time, however, there will be no guaranteed next meeting. After three previous clashes in this year's competition, the fourth will determine which team keeps its continental title hopes alive.