Las Dragonas Defeat Guerreras Albas, Near Third Straight Ecuadorian Title

Independiente del Valle's Las Dragonas are on the verge of clinching their third consecutive Ecuadorian Women's Super League title after securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Liga de Quito's Guerreras Albas in the first leg of the final. The match took place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Guayaquil.

Karen Páez opened the scoring for Las Dragonas, with Kerlly Corozo adding the second goal. This commanding performance means Las Dragonas need only a draw or a narrow loss in the second leg to lift the trophy at their home stadium, the Valle de los Sueños sports complex.

The match was marked by a significant turning point in the first half when Liga de Quito's Ariana Lomas was sent off for an aggressive foul on Karen Páez. Lomas's expulsion forced her team to play with ten players for the remainder of the game, a disadvantage that ultimately contributed to Corozo's decisive second goal after she replaced the injured Páez.

This final marks a repeat of the 2025 championship match, where Las Dragonas also triumphed over Guerreras Albas to secure their second title and a spot in the Copa Libertadores. Both teams have once again secured their qualification for the continental tournament by virtue of reaching the current final, which will be held in Ecuador starting in October.