Liga de Quito was knocked out of the Copa Ecuador, severely denting its Libertadores hopes. Yet a faint chance still glimmers for the Albos to qualify for the next edition.
What results does Liga need to clinch a Libertadores berth?
Now the club is aiming every shot at the LigaPro, hoping this tournament will be the ticket to the Copa Libertadores. The Albos must deliver the following:
- Finish third in the league table.
- If they finish fourth, Universidad Católica must occupy third place.
At present Aucas sits third in the LigaPro table, clutching the final Libertadores slot, while Católica has practically secured its place by reaching the Copa Ecuador final.
The first hexagonal presents a brutal schedule for Liga de Quito. The ‘King of Cups’ lingers in fifth place, just one point shy of third. Five matches await, only two on home turf, and a weekend clash with Barcelona SC that feels like a final.
How many millions does a team earn by reaching the Libertadores?
Liga de Quito will no longer head straight to the Libertadores; at best they can earn a spot in Phase 2. If they break into the group stage, the club would pocket $3 million. In my view, missing direct qualification is a costly setback.
LigaPro First Hexagonal Standings
Below is the standings table for the LigaPro’s first hexagonal:
Survey: Can Liga de Quito secure a place in the next Copa Libertadores?
Will Liga de Quito manage to qualify for the next Copa Libertadores?
In summary:
- They must end the season third in the LigaPro to qualify for the Copa Libertadores.
- They sit fifth, just one point away from the coveted third spot.
- A $3 million windfall awaits Liga de Quito if they reach the group stage. Can the club turn that money into a season-defining surge?