# Liga de Quito performance and Copa Libertadores status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liga-de-quito-football-performance-and-competition-status > Updated: 2026-09-03T15:30:07.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 7. Ecuadorian football club Liga de Quito has experienced a period of mixed results across different competitions. In late July, the club struggled in the LigaPro Serie A, remaining winless in five league games following a 1-1 draw against Manta FC. By mid-August, the focus shifted to the Copa Libertadores. Following a 1-1 draw against Mirassol on August 13, Liga de Quito faced a decisive fifth leg at the Casa Blanca stadium on August 20 to determine which team would advance to the quarterfinals. Yael Falcón Pérez was appointed to referee the encounter. Liga de Quito successfully advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Mirassol in a penalty shootout following a scoreless aggregate draw. The Ecuadorian side secured a 5-4 victory from the penalty spot, aided by standout performances from goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle. Valle, who stopped the first penalty kick in the shootout and made several crucial saves during regulation, earned a spot in the CONMEBOL team of the week. Despite the qualification, head coach Gustavo Álvarez expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s offensive output and tactical precision, noting that the club is looking to recruit a new player to address these deficiencies before their upcoming quarterfinal match against Palmeiras. Financially, the tournament has been lucrative for the club, which has accumulated USD 7.31 million in prize money. If they defeat Palmeiras and reach the semifinals, total earnings could rise to USD 9.61 million. To bolster the squad for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals and the concluding phases of LigaPro, the club has officially welcomed Argentine defender Marcelo Weigandt on a one-year loan from Boca Juniors. Weigandt, formerly of Inter Miami, is intended to address defensive flank injuries. In late August, Liga de Quito secured a 2-0 victory against Emelec in the 26th round of the Liga Ecuabet at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium. ## Claims - Liga de Quito advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals after defeating Mirassol on penalties. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The penalty shootout ended with a score of 5-4 in favor of Liga de Quito. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Gustavo Álvarez expressed dissatisfaction with the team's offensive performance despite the victory. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Liga de Quito will face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle saved the first penalty kick in the shootout. (single source) - The club is looking to sign a new player to address squad deficiencies. (single source) - Liga de Quito has accumulated USD 7.31 million in prize money from their Copa Libertadores campaign. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Liga de Quito defeats Técnico Universitario to climb LigaPro standings Liga de Quito defeated Técnico Universitario 3-1, moving to fifth in the LigaPro standings and pushing Barcelona SC into sixth place ahead of their crucial match against Aucas. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcnico-universitario-faces-liga-de-quito-in-critical-ligapro-match ### 2026-09-01: South American football: Trinidense, Limache secure key victories Recent South American football updates include Trinidense's 3-0 win over Ameliano, a 0-0 draw between Liga de Quito and Mushuc Runa, and Deportes Limache's 2-0 victory against Ñublense. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-announces-ticket-prices-for-copa-libertadores-match-against-palmeiras ### 2026-08-23: LDU Quito defeats Emelec 2-0 in LigaPro match LDU Quito defeated Emelec 2-0 in LigaPro, moving to fifth place while Emelec remains in the relegation zone amid coaching instability and fan protests. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ldu-quito-defeats-emelec-2-0-in-ecuadorian-league-match ### 2026-08-23: Liga de Quito strengthens squad with Weigandt and Rodríguez Liga de Quito is reinforcing its roster with Argentine defender Marcelo Weigandt on loan and is close to signing winger Lucas ‘Tití’ Rodríguez to boost its attack for the Copa Libertadores. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-strengthens-squad-with-weigandt-and-rodrguez ### 2026-08-21: Liga de Quito advances to Copa Libertadores quarterfinals Liga de Quito advances to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals after defeating Mirassol on penalties, while Guayaquil City secured a 3-2 comeback win against Técnico Universitario in LigaPro. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-advances-to-copa-libertadores-quarterfinals ### 2026-08-18: Liga de Quito and Mirassol face off for Copa Libertadores quarterfinal spot Liga de Quito and Mirassol face off this Thursday at Casa Blanca to decide the Copa Libertadores quarterfinalists following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-and-mirassol-face-off-for-copa-libertadores-spot ### 2026-07-24: Ecuador Serie A clubs struggle as Manta FC forces draws with Técnico Universitario and Liga de Quito Manta FC drew with Técnico Universitario and Liga de Quito, leaving both Ecuadorian Serie A clubs struggling near the relegation zone. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-serie-a-clubs-struggle-as-manta-fc-forces-draws-with-tcnico-universitario-and-liga-de-quito --- Cite as: Liga de Quito performance and Copa Libertadores status. 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