Barcelona SC coach Farías sets ultimatum: Improve or I leave

Barcelona SC coach César Farías has set conditions for his continued tenure, stating he will depart the club if he cannot steer the team back to success. This declaration follows a significant 1-0 home defeat to Liga de Quito in the Ecuadorian championship.

The match, played at the Estadio Monumental where Barcelona SC had been undefeated in 2026, saw Liga de Quito secure a vital victory with a goal from Michael Estrada in the 52nd minute. Barcelona SC had a golden opportunity to equalize through a penalty, but Jhonny Quiñónez's shot hit the post, and a subsequent rebound goal was disallowed.

This loss dropped Barcelona SC to fifth place with 34 points, while Liga de Quito climbed to sixth with 32 points, both teams trailing league leaders Independiente del Valle. During the match, Farías faced jeers from sections of the crowd and left the field before the final whistle.

In the post-match press conference, Farías addressed the criticism, acknowledging the fans' justified anger. "I like adrenaline and challenges. I hope to turn the destiny around, if not, bye. That's not a problem," he stated, indicating his resolve to improve the team's fortunes or step down. He also noted that the boos came from specific sections of the stadium, drawing a parallel to former Liga de Quito coach Tiago Nunes's experience.

Farías, who replaced Ismael Rescalvo in 2026, has a record of 12 wins, eight draws, and 12 losses with Barcelona SC. The team is competing in the Liga Pro and Copa Ecuador, having been eliminated from the Copa Libertadores group stage. With eight matches remaining in the regular season, Barcelona SC still has opportunities to improve its standing.

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I like adrenaline and challenges. I hope to turn the destiny around, if not, bye. That's not a problem.