Albert Acevedo was the man of the match in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final in Quito, Ecuador, but he’ll be sitting out the second leg in Santiago, Chile. He’s not injured or suspended, he’s just been taken out so Universidad de Chile can play a more attacking side at home against LDU Quito. La U are up 1-0 and they’ve removed the man of the match from the first leg so they can play a more attacking side. Really. Jorge Sampaoli is my favorite. LDU Quito have one minor surprise, with captain Néicer Reasco getting into the team despite some serious fitness concerns. Here are the lineups.
Copa Sudamericana Final 2011, Universidad De Chile Vs. LDU Quito: Lineups
Universidad de Chile Lineup (3-4-3): Herrera; O. González, M. González, Rojas; Rodríguez, Aránguiz, Díaz, Mena; Vargas, Canales, Castro
LDU Quito Lineup (3-4-1-2): Domínguez; Guagua, Araujo, Calderón; Reasco, Hidalgo, Acosta, Ambrossi; González; Bolaños, Barcos
Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m. ET from Santiago, Chile. La U hold a 1-0 aggregate lead heading into the second leg.
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