LigaPro 2026: Barcelona SC secures spot in Hexagonal Final

The first phase of the LigaPro 2026 has concluded, determining the six teams that will compete in the Hexagonal Final for the Ecuadorian championship. Independiente del Valle finished the regular season as the dominant leader with 74 points, holding a significant 23-point advantage over second-place Macará.

The final qualifying spot was secured by Barcelona SC following a 1-1 draw against Delfín SC. Despite an early goal by Delfín’s Danny Luna, Tomás Rodríguez equalized for Barcelona in the 60th minute. This result, combined with Independiente del Valle’s victory over Libertad, ensured Barcelona SC finished sixth with 44 points, successfully fending off Libertad for a place in the final stage.

The six teams advancing to the Hexagonal Final are Independiente del Valle, Macará, Aucas, Universidad Católica, Liga de Quito, and Barcelona SC. This decisive phase will feature a double round-robin format to determine the national champion and allocate spots for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournaments.