LigaPro 2026: Independiente del Valle extends lead as Macará wins at Barcelona

Matchday 24 of the LigaPro 2026 features significant developments across the Ecuadorian top flight. Independiente del Valle continues its dominance at the top of the table, securing a 2-0 victory against Liga de Quito with goals from Juan Riquelme Angulo and Ronald Briones. The win extends their lead to 61 points.

In a high-tension match, Macará defeated Barcelona SC 2-1 at the Monumental stadium. Mateo Viera scored twice for the visitors, while Sergio Díaz provided the lone goal for Barcelona. The match was marred by security incidents, including a temporary suspension when fans attempted to enter the pitch due to the club's ongoing institutional and sporting crisis.

Other notable fixtures include Aucas's 3-0 victory over Leones FC. Guayaquil City and Emelec face off in a critical match for teams looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone and move toward Copa Sudamericana qualification spots.