The most anticipated match of the 17th round of LigaPro will take place on Sunday, June 22, at 12:00 PM, at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium. Liga de Quito will face Independiente del Valle in a match that could determine the leader of the tournament. Both teams are keen to assert their dominance in LigaPro.
Independiente del Valle currently leads the standings with 32 points, while Liga de Quito trails closely with 29 points. This clash is seen as a crucial encounter, with both teams vying for the top position.
Liga de Quito enters this match with fresh confidence after defeating Barcelona 3-1 in their last outing, a victory that keeps them firmly in contention for the title. However, they will be without their defensive leader, Ricardo Adé, who has been called up by the Haitian national team for the Gold Cup.
On the other hand, Independiente del Valle will rely on their striking duo of Michael Hoyos and Argentine Claudio Spinelli. Under the guidance of coach Javier Gandolfi, the team boasts an impressive record of nine wins, five draws, and only two losses thus far in the season.
Liga de Quito has also maintained a respectable performance with eight wins, five draws, and three defeats. Their competitive spirit keeps them in the running for the top spot, along with Barcelona, which has 29 points but a lower goal difference.
Barcelona will be looking to stay in the race as they face Mushuc Runa on Sunday at 6:00 PM at the Fernando Guerrero Stadium.
This upcoming match not only promises to be thrilling but also crucial as it could set the stage for the remainder of the season. The battle between Liga de Quito and Independiente del Valle will attract attention from fans as both sides aim for the coveted first place in the league.