Liga de Quito 3, Palmeiras 0

Hats off to Liga for achieving this result in the home leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal. Frankly, I don’t see the lead evaporating in São Paulo.

The winner will contest the final against either Flamengo or Racing Club. I wouldn’t be surprised if liguistas outnumbered opposing fans in Lima, the neutral host city. They’d have a shorter journey than Brazilians or Argentinians, and they’re plenty passionate about their club (and platudos).

I just wish they’d bother to fill their stadium when Ecuador plays World Cup qualifiers there.