Ecuadorian Championship's 22nd Round Features Liga de Quito vs. Barcelona

The 22nd round of the Ecuadorian championship kicks off on Saturday, July 26, 2026, with a highly anticipated match between Liga de Quito and Barcelona SC. Both clubs find themselves trailing league leader Independiente del Valle and are eager to reduce the points difference.

Liga de Quito, currently in sixth place with 29 points from 21 matches, is navigating a period without a permanent head coach. Patricio Hurtado has taken the interim role following the departure of Tiago Nunes, leading the team in their last two games, which resulted in a loss and a draw. Hurtado is expected to manage the upcoming match against Barcelona SC, even as the club works to finalize a new permanent coach.

Barcelona SC sits in fourth place with 34 points, 18 points behind the leaders. They are also in need of a victory to improve their chances of qualifying for the final playoff phase, where they can contend for the league title and a spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores. A loss for Liga de Quito could see them fall out of the top six qualifying positions, with several teams closely trailing them in the standings.