How to watch today's Botafogo vs LDU de Quito Copa Libertadores game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Botafogo take on LDU de Quito at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie.

Both clubs are harboring aspirations of progressing deep into the tournament, with Botafogo 

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How to watch Botafogo vs LDU de Quito online - TV channels & live streams

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Botafogo RJ vs LDU de Quito kick-off time

Copa Libertadores - Final Stage

The match will be played at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, with kick-off at 6pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Botafogo RJ vs LDU de Quito lineups

Botafogo RJ

4-2-3-1

Formation

3-1-4-2

UNI

12

John Victor

57

D. Ricardo

2

Vitinho

13

A. Telles

20

A. Barboza

8

A. Montoro

17

M. Freitas

10

J. Savarino

7

Artur Guimaraes

35

Danilo

98

A. Cabral

1

G. Valle

3

R. Mina

4

R. Ade

33

L. Quinonez

14

J. Quinteros

8

C. Gruezo

20

F. Cornejo

29

B. Ramirez

15

G. Villamil

9

L. Alzugaray

16

J. Medina

3-1-4-2

UNI

BRJ

-Line up

• 12

  John Victor

• 57

  D. Ricardo

  37’

• 2

  Vitinho

• 13

  A. Telles

  1’

• 20

  A. Barboza

• 8

  A. Montoro

  62’

• 17

  M. Freitas

• 10

  J. Savarino

  71’

• 7

  Artur Guimaraes

  1’

  62’

• 35

  Danilo

  71’

• 98

  A. Cabral

Substitutes

• 11

  M. Martins

  62’

• 16

  N. Fernandes

  71’

• 48

  Huguinho

• 39

  G. Mastriani

• 4

  M. Ponte

• 28

  Newton

• 23

  S. Rodriguez

• 21

  F. Marcal

  37’

  43’

• 22

  Neto

• 25

  Allan

  71’

• 47

  Jeffinho

• 30

  J. Correa

  62’

Manager

• D. Ancelotti

UNI

-Line up

• 1

  G. Valle

• 3

  R. Mina

  37’

  76’

• 4

  R. Ade

• 33

  L. Quinonez

• 14

  J. Quinteros

• 8

  C. Gruezo

  71’

• 20

  F. Cornejo

  47’

  70’

• 29

  B. Ramirez

  85’

• 15

  G. Villamil

• 9

  L. Alzugaray

  85’

• 16

  J. Medina

  70’

Substitutes

• 5

  K. Minda

• 26

  P. Duran

• 6

  D. Aimar

  76’

• 10

  A. Alvarado

  70’

• 2

  Y. Erique

  85’

• 7

  L. Pastran

  85’

• 31

  D. de la Cruz

• 23

  M. Diaz

• 30

  G. Allala

• 22

  A. Dominguez

• 11

  M. Estrada

  70’

• 24

  A. Cabeza

Manager

• T. Nunes

Botafogo RJ team news

Botafogo approach this fixture on the back of an impressive run, having reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup this summer and recently demolishing Fortaleza 5-0 in Brazilian Serie A action. Their attacking form has been particularly eye-catching, and they are viewed as favorites for this leg, especially with the benefit of home advantage.

However, some selection concerns persist: key players, including Bastos, Cuiabano, and Kaio are sidelined, along with Marlon Freitas.

The likely lineup still features offensive threats who have delivered consistently in both continental and domestic play.

LDU de Quito team news

LDU de Quito arrive in Brazil after topping Group C in the Libertadores, edging Flamengo and Central de Cordoba on goal difference. The Ecuadorian side, however, recently suffered a narrow 1-0 league defeat to Aucas and finished third in their domestic championship, suggesting some inconsistency.

Despite that, LDU have earned a reputation for defensive resilience and tactical discipline, which served them well in group play. The team has no major new injury concerns and is expected to field a full-strength starting XI for this high-stakes clash.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

BRJ

Last 4 matches

UNI

1

Win

2

Draws

1

Win

• Botafogo RJ

  2

  -

  1

  LDU de Quito

• LDU de Quito

  1

  -

  0

  Botafogo RJ

• LDU de Quito

  0

  -

  0

  Botafogo RJ

• Botafogo RJ

  0

  -

  0

  LDU de Quito

2

Goals scored

2

Games over 2.5 goals

1/4

Both teams scored

1/4

Standings

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