Liga de Quito vs. Emelec: Semifinal Lineups for Copa Ecuador Return Leg
The highly anticipated semifinal return leg of the Copa Ecuador features Liga de Quito taking on Emelec on Wednesday, December 3. The first leg saw Liga de Quito emerge victorious with a score of 2-1, placing them in a favorable position to reach the finals. They will face Universidad Católica, who triumphed over Cuenca Juniors in the other semifinal.
Match Details
This crucial match will take place at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado at 19:00 local time. Fans can watch the game live on DSports and DGO.
Injury Updates and Player Availability
Liga de Quito will miss three key players: Gonzalo Valle, Alejandro Cabeza, and José Quintero due to injuries. However, they will welcome back Gian Allala and Leonel Quiñónez, both of whom will be available for selection.
Emelec, led by coach Guillermo Duró, has its challenges as well. They will be without Luis Fernando León, Sergio Quintero, and José Cevallos, all sidelined by physical ailments. Additionally, Washington Corozo is unavailable due to administrative issues with his registration, while Alfonso Barco is suspended. On a positive note, Facundo Castelli returns to the lineup as a key attacking option.
Predicted Lineups
| Liga de Quito | Emelec |
|---|---|
| Alexander Domínguez | Pedro Ortiz |
| Gian Allala | Romario Caicedo |
| Richard Mina | Diogo Bagüí |
| Bryan Ramírez | Luis Caicedo |
| Carlos Gruezo | Luis Castillo |
| Fernando Cornejo | Roberto Garcés |
| Gabriel Villamil | Alexander González |
| Leonel Quiñónez | Adrián Cortez / Maicon Solís |
| Lautaro Pastrán | Juan Pablo Ruiz |
| Jeison Medina | Justin Cuero |
| – Manager: Tiago Nunes | – Manager: Guillermo Duró |
With Liga de Quito looking to secure their spot in the Copa Ecuador finals, Emelec will aim for a comeback. Fans eagerly await this thrilling encounter.
