Defending champions LDU Quito will welcome Club Always Ready to the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana

LDU Quito：

LDU Quito enters their Copa Sudamericana clash against Always Ready with ambitions to advance to the round of 16, aiming to bounce back from a disappointing Copa Libertadores campaign. Despite their best efforts, the Ecuadorian club fell short in the Libertadores group stage, finishing third and subsequently shifting their focus to defending their Sudamericana title. As reigning Ecuadorian champions and recent winners of the continental trophy in 2023 and 2009, LDU Quito boasts a rich history in this competition. Under new manager Pablo Sanchez, who took charge in June, the team seeks to rejuvenate their form and build on a strong home record, barring a rare defeat to Junior Barranquilla. With a solid foundation at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, LDU Quito aims to seize a crucial first-leg advantage against Always Ready.

Always Ready:

Meanwhile, Always Ready prepares for a daunting visit to LDU Quito's fortress with hopes of progressing further in their second Copa Sudamericana appearance. The Bolivian side impressed during the group stage, finishing as runners-up with 11 points, narrowly trailing behind Independiente Medelin. However, recent form presents challenges for Flabio Torres's squad, as they have struggled with results, failing to win in their last three outings across all competitions and enduring difficulties on the road with just one victory in their last 11 away matches. Despite these setbacks, Always Ready remains determined to defy the odds against their more decorated opponents and secure a positive result in Quito, aiming to keep their Sudamericana aspirations alive.

Prediction: LDU Quito

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