LDU does not have its traditional shield on its shirt in the duel against Palmeiras, in the semi-finals of the Libertadores. But did the Ecuadorian team change the shield? What does the new symbol mean? Sporting News shows.
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Did LDU change the shield?
LDU did not change its official shield, that traditional red “U” with which the team won its main titles. In fact, the different crest is on a new commemorative shirt released in October 2025 to celebrate the club’s 107th anniversary.
It is a retro shield, inspired by the first emblems in the history of LDU, which features a red background, a blue diagonal stripe and the acronyms “LDU” in white. Therefore, it is just a special edition for this anniversary shirt, and the official symbol of the institution remains the same.
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LDU x Palmeiras: time and where to watch
- Libertadores 2025 – semi-final
- Data: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Casa Blanca Stadium in Quito, Ecuador
- Transmission: ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming)
