# Ecuador LigaPro 2026 – IDV extends lead; Flamengo wins in QU > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260705-ecuador-ligapro-2026-season > Updated: 2026-09-10T08:30:00.000Z. Sources: 137. Developments: 17. Independiente del Valle (IDV) continues its strong form in both domestic and continental competitions. In the LigaPro, IDV has secured a spot in the championship hexagonal, leading the standings with 71 points. The league is entering the final stage of its initial phase, which will determine participants for the championship hexagonal, the international qualification quadrangular, and the relegation hexagonal. Other teams already qualified for the title phase include Aucas, Universidad Católica, Macará, and Liga de Quito. In club news, IDV has sold 18-year-old striker Juan Riquelme Angulo to the English side Sunderland for 5.8 million euros, continuing the club’s trend of developing talent for European markets. On the continental stage, IDV faced defending champion Flamengo in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito. Despite the high altitude of 2,850 meters and an initial period of dominance by the home team—including a moment where Carlos González hit the post—Flamengo secured a 2-0 away victory. In the second half, Flamengo became more effective. Bruno Henrique opened the scoring in the 60th minute following an assist from Samuel Lino, and Léo Pereira doubled the lead in the 74th minute with a header from an Emerson Royal corner. The result gives the Brazilian side, led by coach Leonardo Jardim, a significant advantage heading into the return leg on September 17 at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo can afford a one-goal loss to advance, while Independiente del Valle must win by at least two goals to force a penalty shootout or by three goals to advance directly. ## Claims - Flamengo defeated Independiente del Valle 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Bruno Henrique scored the first goal for Flamengo in the 61st minute of the second half. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Léo Pereira scored the second goal for Flamengo in the 75th minute of the second half. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The match was held at the Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa in Quito, Ecuador. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Independiente del Valle qualified for the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Independiente del Valle defeated Deportes Tolima 3-1 in the second leg. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The aggregate score for the series was 4-1 in favor of Independiente del Valle. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The match took place at the Atahualpa Stadium in Quito. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The second leg of the quarterfinal series is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at the Maracana stadium. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Independiente del Valle will face Flamengo in the quarterfinals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Daykol Romero scored the opening goal of the match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The match was a Copa Libertadores quarter-final fixture. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: LigaPro 2026: Independiente del Valle leads title race Ecuador's LigaPro approaches its final phase, with Independiente del Valle leading the title race. Meanwhile, Independiente del Valle has sold striker Juan Riquelme Angulo to Sunderland for €5.8 million. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ligapro-2026-independiente-del-valle-leads-title-race ### 2026-09-09: Flamengo defeats Independiente del Valle 2-0 in Libertadores quarter-finals Flamengo defeated Independiente del Valle 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals in Quito, gaining a significant advantage for the return leg in Brazil. 64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flamengo-defeats-independiente-del-valle-2-0-in-quito ### 2026-09-02: Independiente del Valle to host Flamengo in Libertadores quarter-finals Independiente del Valle faces Flamengo in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals in Quito, Ecuador, on September 10, 2026. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-to-host-flamengo-in-libertadores-quarter-finals ### 2026-08-28: Independiente del Valle targets records in Liga Pro and women's final Independiente del Valle seeks a historic winning streak in Liga Pro and a third consecutive Superliga Femenina title, while preparing for a Copa Libertadores clash against Flamengo. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-pursues-historic-12-match-winning-streak ### 2026-08-25: Independiente del Valle advances to Copa Libertadores quarter-finals Independiente del Valle advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals after defeating Deportes Tolima 4-1 on aggregate. They will face Flamengo in the next round. 58 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-advances-to-libertadores-quarterfinals ### 2026-08-23: Independiente del Valle faces Deportes Tolima in Copa Libertadores Independiente del Valle holds a 1-0 lead over Deportes Tolima heading into the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 in Quito. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-extends-winning-streak-and-prepares-for-copa-libertadores ### 2026-08-15: Independiente del Valle defeats Delfín 3-2 to extend winning streak Independiente del Valle defeated Delfín 3-2 to extend their winning streak to 10 matches and strengthen their lead in the Ecuadorian LigaPro standings. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-defeats-delfn-sc-to-extend-league-lead ### 2026-08-07: LigaPro 2026: Independiente del Valle extends lead as Macará wins at Barcelona Independiente del Valle extends its LigaPro 2026 lead with a win over Liga de Quito, while Macará defeated Barcelona SC 2-1 amidst fan incidents at the Monumental. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-to-host-independiente-del-valle-at-gonzalo-pozo-ripalda ### 2026-08-05: Independiente del Valle leads Liga Pro Ecuador 2026 title race ahead of clash with Liga de Quito Independiente del Valle tops the 2026 Liga Pro Ecuador and faces Liga de Quito on 7 August, a match that could decide the title race as both clubs juggle domestic and Libertadores duties. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-leads-liga-pro-ecuador-2026-title-race-ahead-of-clash-with-liga-de-quito ### 2026-07-26: Independiente del Valle beats Orense SC 3-2 at Estadio 9 de Mayo Independiente del Valle defeated Orense SC 3-2 on 26 July 2026 at Estadio 9 de Mayo, moving to 55 points atop Ecuador's Serie A; Orense stayed 12th with 26 points. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-beats-orense-sc-3-2-at-estadio-9-de-mayo ### 2026-07-24: Macará defeats Aucas 4-1 to climb to third in Ecuador's LigaPro Macará beat Aucas 4-1, moving to third in Ecuador's LigaPro; Aucas played under interim coach Bevacqua. Romario Caicedo joins Guayaquil City; Barcelona and Emelec vie for Daniel Valencia; Deportivo Cuenca parts 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-serie-a-rivals-aucas-and-macar-gear-up-for-pivotal-league-clash ### 2026-07-22: Emelec draws 1-1 with Mushuc Runa, stays eighth in Ecuador LigaPro Emelec and Mushuc Runa drew 1‑1 at George Capwell; Emelec stays eighth with 28 points, Mushuc Runa twelfth with 25, and both clubs have upcoming fixtures. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macar-beats-deportivo-cuenca-3-0-at-bellavista-in-ligapro-serie-a ### 2026-07-22: Manta FC draws with Liga de Quito amid VAR controversy Manta FC and Liga de Quito ended 1‑1 in LigaPro; a late Angulo goal and a VAR‑disallowed Deyverson goal sparked criticism from the Quito side. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-serie-a-ligapro-fixtures-set-for-july-2122-2026 ### 2026-07-11: Independiente del Valle widens lead in Ecuador LigaPro after 18th‑round victories Independiente del Valle beat Mushuc Runa 4‑1, extending its 11‑point lead atop the 2026 Ecuador LigaPro; Emelec and Barcelona drew, keeping Aucas in second place. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-widens-lead-in-ecuador-ligapro-after-18thround-victories ### 2026-07-10: Macará beats Técnico Universitario 2-0 in Ecuador's Clásico Ambateño Macará beat Técnico Universitario 2‑0 in the Clásico Ambateño on July 11, 2026, with goals from Matías Miranda and Franco Posse, gaining three points in Liga Pro Serie A. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macar-beats-tcnico-universitario-2-0-in-ecuadors-clsico-ambateo ### 2026-07-05: Macará beats Liga de Quito 1-0 at Bellavista Macará won 1-0 over Liga de Quito on 5 July 2026 at Bellavista, with Mateo Viera scoring after a corner. The result left Macará on 23 points and Liga on 27. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macar-beats-liga-de-quito-1-0-at-bellavista ### 2026-07-03: Independiente del Valle defeats Manta 4‑0 to widen LigaPro lead Independiente del Valle beat Manta 4‑0 on 3 July 2026, moving to 40 points and strengthening their LigaPro lead. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-del-valle-defeats-manta-40-to-widen-ligapro-lead --- Cite as: Ecuador LigaPro 2026 – IDV extends lead; Flamengo wins in QU. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260705-ecuador-ligapro-2026-season