Sat Mar 01 21:10:00 UTC 2025: ## LDU Aims for First League Win Against Orense

**QUITO, ECUADOR** – Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU) is facing pressure to secure its first league victory of the 2025 season after a string of draws. Following a 1-1 tie against Independiente del Valle, coach Pablo ‘Vitamina’ Sánchez has declared zero margin for error and will field a strong 4-3-3 formation against Orense SC this Saturday at 4:30 PM in the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium.

Despite winning the Super Cup earlier in the season against El Nacional on penalties, LDU has struggled in league play, drawing 0-0 against Vinotinto Fútbol Club and then the aforementioned match against Independiente del Valle.

Coach Sánchez’s starting eleven will feature the return of right-back Daniel De la Cruz after a two-match suspension. The controversial Gian Allala will again partner with Ricardo Adé in central defense, a choice that has been met with some resistance from fans.

LDU’s predicted lineup is: Alexander Domínguez (GK); Daniel De la Cruz, Ricardo Adé, Gian Allala, and Leonel Quiñónez (def); Carlos Gruezo, Kevin Minda, and Fernando Cornejo (mid); Bryan Ramírez, Lautaro Pastrán, and Alex Arce (forw). The team will be looking to capitalize on this opportunity to finally break their winless streak.

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