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Macará football club disciplinary and league status

Overview

Macará de Ambato is currently competing in the 2026 Liga Ecuabet season, holding second place in the standings. While the team has secured a position in the main hexagonal phase to compete for 2027 Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana berths, the club is facing a disciplinary investigation.

Manta FC has filed a formal complaint with the LigaPro Disciplinary Committee, alleging that Macará used an ineligible player, Néstor David Caicedo, during a recent 4-3 victory. The complaint suggests Caicedo may have violated regulations by participating with other clubs, specifically Athletic Club in Brazil and Leones in Ecuador, during the same season. Macará currently retains its recent win while the committee determines if the player’s participation complied with regulations.

The first phase of the LigaPro 2026 has concluded, establishing the six teams that will compete in the Hexagonal Final: Independiente del Valle, Macará, Aucas, Universidad Católica, Liga de Quito, and Barcelona SC. Independiente del Valle finished the regular season as the leader with 74 points, maintaining a 23-point advantage over second-place Macará.

As the Hexagonal Final resumes, the competition for 2027 Copa Libertadores positions intensifies. In a recent hexagonal match at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium, Liga de Quito secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Barcelona SC. Barcelona SC initially led following a first-half own goal by Jesús Pretell, but Liga de Quito responded in the second half with goals from Fernando Cornejo and Alexander Alvarado.

Liga de Quito coach Gustavo Álvarez praised his team's second-half reaction, citing improved precision and attacking intensity. The match was also marked by tension, resulting in a red card for Brazilian striker Deyverson following a provocative gesture and a confrontation with Willian Vargas.

Entities

Barcelona SC · Delfin · LigaPro · Macará · Deyverson

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Liga de Quito defeats Barcelona SC 2-1 in LigaPro comeback

    Liga de Quito overcame an early deficit to beat Barcelona SC 2-1 in the LigaPro hexagonal, highlighted by an Alexander Alvarado winning goal and a controversial red card for Deyverson.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Barcelona SC secures LigaPro hexagonal spot after draw with Delfín

    Barcelona SC secured qualification for the LigaPro hexagonal after a 1-1 draw with Delfín and will remain in Guayaquil to prepare for upcoming matches to avoid altitude adaptation risks.

  3. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    LigaPro 2026: Barcelona SC secures spot in Hexagonal Final

    Barcelona SC has qualified for the LigaPro 2026 Hexagonal Final after a 1-1 draw with Delfín SC. Independiente del Valle finished the regular season as league leaders with 74 points.

  4. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Macará faces disciplinary complaint amid strong Liga Ecuabet season

    Macará holds second place in the Liga Ecuabet 2026 season but faces a disciplinary complaint from Manta FC regarding the alleged use of an ineligible player, Néstor David Caicedo.

Sources

aldia.com.ec · benditofutbol.com · diariolosandes.com.ec · elcomercio.com · expreso.ec · extra.ec · futbolizados.com · lapatria.bo · larepublica.ec · libero.pe · metroecuador.com.ec · sisepuedeecuador.com · spacemoney.com.br · studiofutbol.com.ec

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