How to watch today's LDU de Quito vs Palmeiras Copa Libertadores semi-final: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The 2025 Copa Libertadores semifinals are set to kick off, with Ecuadorian side LDU Quito welcoming three-time champions Palmeiras for the first leg of their clash on Thursday night.

LDU Quito, who lifted the trophy for the first and only time back in 2008, enter this stage as underdogs but have already proven their mettle. The Ecuadorian outfit have battled their way past two Brazilian heavyweights, last year's champions Botafogo and Sao Paulo, in successive knockout rounds to reach this point. They also finished top of a challenging group featuring Flamengo, who are contesting the other semifinal against Racing Club of Argentina.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, fell 3–2 to Flamengo in domestic action over the weekend but have looked formidable throughout this year’s Libertadores campaign. Abel Ferreira's men breezed through the group phase with a perfect six wins from six, before comfortably dispatching Universitario and River Plate in the knockouts. The Verdao also impressed internationally earlier this year, reaching the Club World Cup semifinals before bowing out to Chelsea, and have maintained their strong form despite the summer departures of star winger Estevao and midfielder Richard Rios.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

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

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In the United States (US), the Copa Libertadores match between LDU de Quito and Palmeiras will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo, Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Connect.

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LDU de Quito vs Palmeiras kick-off time

Copa Libertadores - Final Stage

The Copa Libertadores match between LDU de Quito and Palmeiras will be played at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador.

It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, October 23, in the US.

Team news & squads

LDU de Quito vs Palmeiras lineups

LDU de Quito

3-5-2

Formation

4-1-3-2

SEP

22

A. Dominguez

5

K. Minda

3

R. Mina

4

R. Ade

15

G. Villamil

16

J. Medina

14

J. Quinteros

33

L. Quinonez

8

C. Gruezo

9

L. Alzugaray

29

B. Ramirez

1

C. Miguel

12

Khellven

22

J. Piquerez

26

M. Cerqueira

15

G. Gomez

23

R. Veiga

32

E. Martinez

7

F. Anderson

8

A. Pereira

42

J. Lopez

9

V. Roque

4-1-3-2

SEP

UNI

-Line up

• 22

  A. Dominguez

• 5

  K. Minda

• 3

  R. Mina

  68’

  69’

• 4

  R. Ade

• 15

  G. Villamil

  16’, 45’ + 2’

• 16

  J. Medina

  89’

• 14

  J. Quinteros

• 33

  L. Quinonez

  16’

  86’

• 8

  C. Gruezo

  12’

• 9

  L. Alzugaray

  27’

  45’ + 3’

  81’

• 29

  B. Ramirez

  45’ + 2’

  55’

  90’ + 6’

Substitutes

• 28

  J. Cuero

  69’

• 17

  F. Mina

• 12

  A. Villa

• 10

  A. Alvarado

• 7

  L. Pastran

  81’

• 23

  M. Diaz

• 11

  M. Estrada

  89’

• 31

  D. de la Cruz

• 2

  Y. Erique

• 21

  E. Castillo

• 42

  R. Mina

• 38

  P. Ortiz

Manager

• T. Nunes

SEP

-Line up

• 1

  C. Miguel

• 12

  Khellven

  46’

• 22

  J. Piquerez

• 26

  M. Cerqueira

• 15

  G. Gomez

• 23

  R. Veiga

  46’

• 32

  E. Martinez

  70’

• 7

  F. Anderson

  64’

• 8

  A. Pereira

  69’

• 42

  J. Lopez

  4’

• 9

  V. Roque

  82’

Substitutes

• 40

  Allan

  70’

• 11

  B. Rodrigues

  82’

• 19

  R. Sosa

  46’

• 18

  Mauricio

• 17

  F. Torres

• 6

  Jefte

  64’

• 43

  L. Benedetti

• 3

  B. Fuchs

• 4

  A. Giay

  46’

• 5

  A. Moreno

• 14

  M. Lomba

• 13

  Micael

Manager

• A. Ferreira

LDU de Quito team news

For LDU Quito, the biggest fitness concern remains forward Alejandro Cabeza, who has missed the last five fixtures through injury. Chilean midfielder Fernando Cornejo is also unavailable, serving a one-match suspension after accumulating five yellow cards. 

The absence of striker Alex Arce, who moved to Independiente Rivadavia in Argentina after registering five goal involvements (4 goals, 1 assist) in six Libertadores outings, is another blow. Veteran attacker Lisandro Alzugaray will therefore shoulder the attacking burden, having led the way for the club in this year's tournament with four goals in 10 appearances.

Palmeiras team news

Palmeiras, on the other hand, will be without three key players—Paulinho (leg), Lucas Evangelista (hamstring), and goalkeeper Weverton (finger). 

Captain Gustavo Gomez will again marshal the backline, while 20-year-old Vitor Roque is tipped to start up front in a two-man strike force. The young forward has been in blistering form, netting 10 times in his last nine outings, including four goals in eight Libertadores appearances.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

UNI

Last 2 matches

SEP

1

Win

0

Draws

1

Win

• Palmeiras

  2

  -

  0

  LDU de Quito

• LDU de Quito

  3

  -

  2

  Palmeiras

3

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

1/2

Both teams scored

1/2

Standings

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