Barcelona ends winless streak with 3-0 victory over Orense
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Barcelona defeated Orense 3-0, with a brace from Tomás Rodríguez, ending a five-game winless streak.
- Universidad Católica secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Manta, moving into a Copa Libertadores qualification spot for 2027.
- The matches were part of the 26th round of the Ecuadorian professional league, with Independiente del Valle leading the standings.
Barcelona has ended its winless streak by defeating Orense 3-0 in Guayaquil. Tomás Rodríguez scored twice, marking his first goals for the club and contributing significantly to the victory. Jefferson Wila added a third goal, securing a crucial three points for Barcelona, which now holds fifth place with 39 points. This win comes after a difficult period for the team, which had recorded three losses and two draws in its previous five matches, leading to the departure of coach César Farías. The team is now under the guidance of Argentine Pablo Trobbiani.
Barcelona recovered this Saturday the path of triumph by thrashing Orense 3-0 with a brace from the Panamanian Tomás Rodríguez and ended a streak of five consecutive games without winning.
In another significant match, Universidad Católica thrashed Manta 5-1. Mauricio Alonso scored two goals, while José Fajardo, Darwin Nazareno, and Mauro Díaz each added one. This commanding win propelled Universidad Católica to second place in the league standings with 43 points, positioning them for a potential Copa Libertadores spot in 2027. They are now awaiting the results of Macará and Aucas to solidify their standing.
Rodríguez scored his first two goals with the Barcelona jersey. The first came with a precise shot over goalkeeper Rolando Silva, while in the second he took advantage of his speed from midfield, eluded the goalkeeper and finished at ease.
The Ecuadorian professional league's 26th round also saw Guayaquil City come from behind to beat Técnico Universitario 3-2. Miller Bolaños was instrumental, scoring two goals, including a free-kick. Yardely Rodríguez scored the opening goal for Guayaquil City. Técnico Universitario had initially led by two goals, with scores from Diego Armas and Matheo Castaño, but could not maintain their advantage. Guayaquil City now sits in tenth place with 33 points, while Técnico Universitario is fourteenth with 26 points. The round continues with several more matches, including Delfín vs. Aucas and Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito vs. Emelec.
The youth Jefferson Wila scored Barcelona's third goal in the 55th minute, giving confidence and tranquility to the team, which remained in fifth place, with 39 points.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.