Liga de Quito defeats Barcelona SC 2-1 in LigaPro comeback

Liga de Quito secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Barcelona SC at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium during the second round of the LigaPro 2026 championship hexagonal. Barcelona SC initially took the lead in the first half following an own goal by Jesús Pretell.

In the second half, Liga de Quito responded with a goal from Fernando Cornejo to equalize. Alexander Alvarado scored the decisive winning goal late in the match. Following the victory, midfielder Alvarado expressed relief and personal redemption, noting the importance of the three points against a direct rival.

Liga de Quito coach Gustavo Álvarez praised his team's second-half reaction, citing improved precision and attacking intensity. However, the match was marked by tension and a red card for Brazilian striker Deyverson, who was sent off following an incident involving a gesture perceived as provocative toward Barcelona SC and a subsequent confrontation with Willian Vargas.

Barcelona SC attempted to equalize in the final minutes but failed to break through the local defense.