The Ecuadorian side, coached by Tiago Nunes, knows it faces a difficult challenge against the formidable Verdão, but it hopes to make the most of Quito’s altitude (2,850 meters above sea level) as its biggest advantage. “The idea is to press and suffocate Palmeiras,” said defender Leonel Quiñónez, who hinted that the team plans to disrupt the opponent’s fast and direct play led by Roque and Flaco López.
