Palmeiras are heavily favored to reach their first Copa Libertadores final since they claimed back-to-back titles in 2021, but a stubborn LDU Quito outfit stand in their way.
The Verdão laid out their credentials for 2025 on a global stage in the summer, as they reached the semifinals of the Club World Cup, where they were beaten by Chelsea. Despite losing a couple of key players from that run, Abel Ferreira’s side have been dominant in this competition, and they also lead the way in Série A.
