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Ecuador LigaPro 2026 – Macará climbs to third third, IDV leads
After Independiente del Valle maintained the lead through round 21, Macará kept its surge. On Macará’s 4‑1 away victory over Aucas on 26 July 2026 the side defeated Aucas 4‑1 away, with Agustín Campana scoring twice and Franco Posse adding a brace. The win lifted Macará the club to third place with 35 points, overtaking Aucas on goal difference, difference. The win kept Macará in the race for a hexagonal qualification spot, while Aucas – Aucas, now under interim coach Maximiliano Bevacqua after Norberto Araujo’s departure – retained a hexagonal qualification spot Bevacqua, remained in the same zone despite the loss. Independiente del Valle extended its dominance in the Serie A by beating Orense Sporting Club 3‑2 at the Estadio 9 de Mayo on the same day. The weekend also brought transfer news: triumph moved IDV to the top of the table with 55 points, reinforcing its lead while Orense lingered in 12th place with 26 points. Transfer news saw 36‑year‑old right‑back Romario Caicedo terminated terminate his contract with Emelec by mutual agreement and joined sign for Guayaquil City, and both City. Both Barcelona SC and Emelec were reported to be pursuing forward Daniel Valencia of América de Cali. Deportivo Cuenca announced the resignation of sporting director Damián Manso’s resignation Manso after 44 days, with internal staff covering his duties and a new technical team led by Daniel Neculman to take over. taking charge. These moves developments keep both the title race and the mid‑table contest tight as the season heads toward approaches its final stage.