Mushuc Runa and Deportivo Cuenca enter Liga Pro relegation battle

Mushuc Runa SC and Deportivo Cuenca are set to compete in the Liga Pro Serie A relegation hexagonal following the conclusion of the initial phase. Mushuc Runa SC finished the regular season in 11th place out of 16 teams, accumulating 38 points with a record of 9 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.

This marks the second consecutive season the Ambato-based club must fight to avoid relegation to Serie B. The relegation battle will involve a ten-match format including Mushuc Runa SC, Deportivo Cuenca, Orense SC, Técnico Universitario, Delfín SC, and Manta FC.

Deportivo Cuenca enters the hexagonal with 36 points, placing them two points behind Mushuc Runa SC. The club is currently facing internal challenges, including the absence of an official head coach following the departures of Daniel Néculman and Jorge Célico. The relegation series is scheduled to begin with a match between Deportivo Cuenca and Mushuc Runa SC at the Alejandro Serrano Aguilar stadium.