Palmeiras travel to Ecuador to face LDU Quito in a high-stakes semifinal clash between two Copa Libertadores heavyweights.

LDU Quito chasing another Libertadores dream

LDU Quito is aiming for a second Copa Libertadores crown, after lifting the trophy in 2008 when they famously defeated Fluminense. The Ecuadorian club remains the only team from Ecuador to have ever won South America’s most prestigious club competition.

The hosts enter Thursday’s first leg of the semifinals with confidence, backed by their strong recent record in continental competitions. In 2023, La U claimed the Copa Sudamericana, and now they are just two matches away from returning to another continental final.

Their journey to this stage has been nothing short of impressive. Continuing their “Brazilian campaign,” LDU Quito topped their group ahead of Flamengo, before eliminating Botafogo—the defending Libertadores champions—in the Round of 16. In the quarterfinals, they defeated São Paulo, another Brazilian powerhouse, to secure their place among the final four.

Palmeiras looking for redemption and a return to glory

Standing in their way is Palmeiras, one of the giants of Brazilian football and a three-time Copa Libertadores champion. The Verdão advanced past Universitario in the Round of 16 before dominating River Plate with a 5-2 aggregate victory in the quarterfinals.

Now, the São Paulo-based club is determined to reach its first Libertadores final since 2021, the last time they lifted the trophy. With a talented squad and proven experience in knockout stages, Palmeiras will be a formidable opponent as they look to reclaim continental supremacy.

Match Information

Thursday, October 23rd – 8:20 PM ET
LDU Quito vs. Palmeiras
LIVE on beIN SPORTS

Two continental champions, one final spot at stake. Expect intensity, drama, and world-class football as LDU Quito and Palmeiras battle for a place in the Copa Libertadores 2025 final—live and exclusive on beIN SPORTS.