The truth is that matches are won on the field, but it's also good to take a look at the value of the two teams that will be competing for the Copa Sudamericana on October 28 in Maldonado, Uruguay.

The 2023 Copa Sudamericana Final is set to grace screens across North America exclusively via beIN SPORTS. With the pre-match buildup commencing at 3:30PM ET / 12:30PM PT.

According to the specialized website Transfermarkt, LDU Quito is valued at around 18 million dollars, a fact that leaves Fortaleza far ahead, surpassing it by more than double with a total value of 42 million dollars.

Among the Ecuadorian squad, the most valuable player is Alexander Alvarado at around 2.3 million, while for the Brazilians, the 23-year-old midfielder Hercules is valued at about 3.2 million, the latter being injured and out of action.