Ecuador Championship: Schedule for Hexagonal and Relegation Phase Announced
The Ecuadorian Championship is entering a critical stage with decisive matches starting on Friday, October 24. This weekend, top teams Barcelona SC and Universidad Católica will vie for a direct spot in the Copa Libertadores 2026. The matches are significant as clubs fight for their positions in the overall table.
Ecuador Championship: Upcoming Matches in the Hexagonal and Relegation Phase
Barcelona SC, coached by Ismael Rescalvo, aims to end its disappointing home performance against Libertad FC at the Monumental Stadium. Currently, Barcelona is in third place with 54 points but comes off two consecutive defeats. This match is crucial for their international aspirations.
- Barcelona SC Position: 3rd with 54 points
- Recent Form: Two consecutive losses
- Opponent: Libertad FC – 50 points
This matchup follows an intense 3-3 draw between the two teams in the regular season, suggesting another tightly contested game.
Universidad Católica’s Challenge
Meanwhile, Universidad Católica will travel to Machala to face Orense SC. With 51 points, they are fourth in the standings. Católica is favored to secure points against Orense, who sits at the bottom of their group with 47 points after two recent losses.
Match Postponements and Other Key Fixtures
The highly anticipated clash between Independiente del Valle and Liga de Quito is postponed. This delay is due to both teams competing in the semifinal stages of the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Libertadores, respectively.
The fight for Copa Sudamericana qualification continues in the second hexagonal. Deportivo Cuenca, leading with 49 points, will take on Aucas, who is in fourth place with 42 points. Emelec follows in second with 46 points and will host Delfín SC, currently at the bottom of their group with 32 points.
- Deportivo Cuenca: 49 points (1st)
- Emelec: 46 points (2nd)
- Delfín SC: 32 points (Last in the group)
- Aucas: 42 points (4th)
Relegation Battles
As the season progresses, the relegation struggle intensifies. Matches such as Mushuc Runa vs. Manta and Vinotinto vs. Técnico Universitario will be crucial in determining which teams drop out of Serie A.
Match Schedule for the Coming Days
Here’s the schedule for the upcoming matches:
| Date | Match | Time | Stadium | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24 | Orense vs. Universidad Católica | 19:00 | Estadio 9 de Mayo | Hexagonal del título |
| October 25 | Mushuc Runa vs. Manta | 14:00 | Estadio Echaleche | Cuadrangular de descenso |
| October 25 | Barcelona SC vs. Libertad FC | 16:30 | Estadio Monumental | Hexagonal del título |
| October 25 | Deportivo Cuenca vs. Aucas | 19:00 | Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar | Segundo hexagonal |
| October 26 | Vinotinto vs. Técnico Universitario | 13:00 | Estadio Olímpico Guillermo Albornoz | Cuadrangular de descenso |
| October 26 | El Nacional vs. Macará | 15:30 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa | Segundo hexagonal |
| October 26 | Emelec vs. Delfín | 18:00 | Estadio Reina del Cisne | Segundo hexagonal |
The third round of the hexagonal phase promises intense matchups across the board, from contenders for the Copa Libertadores to teams fighting to avoid relegation.
