Liga de Quito secured a 1-0 victory over Barcelona SC in Round 22 of the LigaPro on July 26, 2026, at the Banco Pichincha Stadium in Guayaquil.
Striker Michael Estrada scored the match's lone goal in the 51st minute, capitalizing on a rebound inside the penalty box after a four-pass team combination.
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The first half ended goalless, with both sides creating limited chances.
Barcelona SC's Sergio Díaz fired wide in the 44th minute from a set-piece, while Estrada tested goalkeeper José David Contreras with a shot in the 38th minute.
Liga de Quito goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle made a key save in the 15th minute, clearing a corner-kick shot from Tomás Rodríguez.
Discipline tightened early in the second half.
Referee Robert Cabrera issued yellow cards to Barcelona SC's Jhonny Quiñónez, head coach César Farías, and Liga de Quito's Luis Segovia and Richard Mina in the 56th minute.
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Janner Corozo of Liga de Quito was booked four minutes later.
Barcelona SC substituted Héctor Villalba for Jefferson Wila at the start of the second half in an attempt to change the game.
Barcelona SC entered the match in fourth place with 34 points after a 2-1 loss to Universidad Católica.
Liga de Quito stood sixth with 29 points following a 1-1 draw with Manta FC, having recently appointed Gustavo Álvarez as head coach on July 24.
The fixture marked the 240th official meeting between the two clubs.
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The historical record stands at 89 wins for Barcelona SC, 85 victories for Liga de Quito, and 65 draws.
