Liga de Quito advances to Copa Libertadores quarterfinals

Copa Libertadores Liga de Quito LigaPro Guayaquil City Ecuadorian football

In Ecuadorian football, Liga de Quito has advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Brazil's Mirassol. Following a 1-1 aggregate draw, goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle emerged as the hero by saving the first penalty and maintaining a clean sheet in the second leg. Valle's performance earned him a spot in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Team of the Week. This successful continental run has already earned the club approximately USD 7.31 million in prize money, a figure that could rise if they progress further.

In domestic competition, Guayaquil City secured a significant 3-2 comeback victory against Técnico Universitario in Ambato. Despite Técnico Universitario taking an early 2-0 lead through Diego Armas and Matheo Castaño, Miller Bolaños led the Guayaquil side with a brace, including a decisive free kick, to secure the win. This result moves Guayaquil City to tenth place, while Técnico Universitario remains in the relegation zone.

Additionally, Liga de Quito is set to face Emelec in a crucial LigaPro match. Both clubs are fighting for positions in the final hexagonal to secure international competition spots for the 2027 season.

Entities

CONMEBOL · Gonzalo Valle · Guayaquil City · Gustavo Álvarez · Liga de Quito · Mirassol · Palmeiras · Técnico Universitario

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Liga de Quito has accumulated USD 7.31 million in prize money from their Copa Libertadores campaign. ecuadorendirecto.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The club is looking to sign a new player to address squad deficiencies.
[● 2 SOURCES] The penalty shootout ended with a score of 5-4 in favor of Liga de Quito. www.aldia.com.ec
[● 2 SOURCES] Liga de Quito will face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals.
[● 3 SOURCES] Liga de Quito advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals after defeating Mirassol on penalties. www.aldia.com.ec
[○ 1 SOURCE] Goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle saved the first penalty kick in the shootout. www.aldia.com.ec
[● 2 SOURCES] Coach Gustavo Álvarez expressed dissatisfaction with the team's offensive performance despite the victory.