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Palmeiras names starting lineup for Libertadores quarter-final first leg against LDU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:40 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Palmeiras names starting lineup for Libertadores quarter-final first leg against LDU

Summary

Palmeiras announced its starting lineup for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-final against LDU at Nubank Parque this Wednesday. The match serves as the opening half of the two-legged tie, with the return fixture scheduled to take place in Ecuador next week. Abel Ferreira will field a three-centre-back formation featuring Murilo, Gómez, and Barboza. Andreas Pereira is unavailable for selection due to a two-match suspension following a red card in the round of 16. The starting XI also includes Carlos Miguel, Giay, Piquerez, Marlon Freitas, Evangelista, Arias, Flaco López, and Vitor Roque.

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Status Watch

•Palmeiras hosts LDU for the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals this Wednesday.
•The return leg of the series takes place in Ecuador next week.
•Andreas Pereira misses the match while serving a two-match suspension.
•Abel Ferreira opted for a starting formation including three centre-backs.
•The two clubs played each other in the semi-finals last year.

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8:40 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Palmeiras named for first leg against LDU in the Libertadores

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Palmeiras have announced their lineup for the Libertadores quarter-final match against LDU.This Wednesday’s (9) clash at Nubank Parque is the first leg of the tie. The return leg is scheduled for ne...
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