Ecuadorian forwards Kevin Rodríguez and John Mercado draw Champions League qualifiers

Ecuadorian striker Kevin Rodríguez of Union Saint‑Gilloise will face Norway's Bodø/Glimt in the third qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League. The two‑leg tie is scheduled for the first leg on August 4 or 5 and the return on August 11 or 12.

Ecuadorian winger John Mercado, playing for Sparta Prague, has been drawn against France's Olympique Lyon. Their first‑leg match will be in Prague, with the second leg in Lyon, also as part of the same qualifying round. Both players see the fixtures as a key opportunity to help their clubs reach the play‑offs and ultimately the group stage of Europe’s premier club competition.