Liga Pro
LigaPro is the top professional football league in Ecuador, featuring the country's leading clubs competing for the national championship and berths in continental competitions. It has a storied history dating back to 1957 as the Campeonato Nacional and was rebranded as LigaPro in 2019, introducing modern formats and playoffs. The league is known for heated derbies such as Barcelona SC vs. Emelec and LDU Quito vs. Universidad Católica.
⚡ Attacking, fast-paced football with strong wing play and emphasis on tactical pressing.
📌 Notable Facts
- It is Ecuador's top-flight league and the primary route for clubs to reach CONMEBOL's Libertadores and Sudamericana.
- The competition was rebranded as LigaPro in 2019, consolidating the top tier under a single league body with a staged format.
- Clubs like Barcelona SC, Emelec, and LDU Quito have been historically successful and popular in Ecuador.
🏆 Top Teams
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independiente del Valle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | LDU de Quito | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Barcelona SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Delfin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Libertad | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Mushuc Runa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Aucas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Leones del Norte | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | CSD Macara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Universidad Catolica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Orense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Deportivo Cuenca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Manta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Tecnico Universitario | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Guayaquil City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Emelec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone
