Rescalvo Excludes Barcelona Player from Crucial Católica Matchup

Barcelona SC is currently in a tight race for the Copa Libertadores qualification, holding onto their position in the LigaPro hexagonal. With two matches already played in this series, the team sits in second place. They aim to maintain this position in the upcoming match against Universidad Católica.

Rescalvo Excludes Barcelona Player from Crucial Católica Matchup

In a surprising tactical decision, coach Ismael Rescalvo has decided to exclude Argentine winger Braian Oyola from the matchday squad for this critical game set for November 2, 2025, at 18:00. Oyola’s recent lack of playing time has led to this significant decision.

Braian Oyola’s Recent Performance

• Oyola has seen limited action in the current phase, mainly coming off the bench.
• He participated for just one minute in the last match against Libertad, which Barcelona won 1-0.
• Prior to that, Oyola did not feature in the defeats to Independiente del Valle and Liga de Quito.

This tactical adjustment comes after Oyola’s declining role in Barcelona’s lineup. While he remains a valuable asset, Rescalvo opted to call up other players such as Joao Rojas, Janner Corozo, Jandry Gómez, and Johan García to fill his position. These players will presumably provide the necessary attributes that Oyola’s absence creates.

Match Details

The match against Universidad Católica will take place at Estadio Banco Guayaquil in Quito, Ecuador. Fans can catch the live broadcast on El Canal del Fútbol and Zapping, with minute-by-minute updates available on the Olé website.

The officiating crew for the match includes:

As Barcelona looks to secure their position for the Copa Libertadores, the exclusion of Oyola raises questions about the coach’s strategies and the team dynamics moving forward. All eyes will be on the squad’s performance against Universidad Católica, as they aim to solidify their second-place standing in this critical match.