Barcelona SC Officially Parts Ways With Coach César Farías

Barcelona SC has officially parted ways with head coach César Farías, announcing the decision on Monday, August 10, 2026, via a statement on social media. The club cited a series of negative results as the reason for ending the Venezuelan coach's contract.

Farías' time with the Ecuadorian club, known as the 'Idol of Ecuador,' concluded with a record of 14 wins, nine draws, and 13 losses across LigaPro, Copa Ecuador, and Copa Libertadores. This performance translates to a 47.2% success rate. In the domestic league, Barcelona SC sits fifth with 35 points, struggling to secure a spot in the qualifying hexagonal for next year's continental competitions.

The team's performance in the Copa Ecuador saw them eliminate Insutec and Liga de Portoviejo. However, an administrative issue regarding an improper lineup against Liga de Portoviejo could lead to the club's disqualification. In the Copa Libertadores, Farías guided Barcelona SC to the group stage by defeating Argentinos Juniors and Botafogo, which was a high point of his tenure.

Despite the continental qualification, the group stage proved disappointing, with the team finishing last in their group with only one win and five losses. Their final match under Farías, a 1-2 defeat at home against Macará on Saturday, August 8, ignited the anger of fans who attempted to enter the field after the game.