LDU Quito Aim for First Group Stage Win Against Táchira at Home

LDU Quito are set to host Venezuelan side Deportivo Táchira on Wednesday night, looking for their first win in Group C of the Copa Libertadores, according to EFE. The Ecuadorian club managed a goalless draw in their opener against Central Córdoba but left fans unimpressed with their performance. Now, back on home turf, the pressure is on to deliver.

Goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle, who stepped in for suspended starter Alexander Domínguez, was named to the team of the week for Matchday 1. Valle exited that match injured in the 77th minute but has since recovered and will be back in goal. Domínguez still has three games left to serve on his six-match suspension issued by CONMEBOL. Midfielder Fernando Cornejo remains out due to injury.

Head coach Pablo 'Vitamina' Sánchez opted to rest his squad over the weekend, postponing their league clash against Barcelona SC to fully focus on this decisive fixture. LDU will rely on key players like Alexander Alvarado and striker Alex Arce to unlock the Venezuelan defense.

Táchira, on the other hand, fell 1-0 to Flamengo in their group opener. Over the weekend, they drew 1-1 with Portuguesa in the Venezuelan Apertura, fielding a rotated lineup. Head coach Edgar Pérez Greco is expected to bring back most of his regular starters for this continental clash, though striker José Balza will miss out due to a clavicle injury that will sideline him for seven weeks.