Universidad Catolica vs Leones del Norte Mar 08 2026 21:00 UTC

News in English: Universidad Católica Achieves Decisive Victory Over Leones del Norte in Quito Quito, Ecuador – In a match held at the Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda, Universidad Católica demonstrated their superiority by defeating Leones del Norte with a score of 3 to 0. The match, valid for the third round of the Liga Pro 2026, saw Católica dominate possession with 61% and generate a greater number of scoring opportunities. The first goal came in the 32nd minute, scored by M. Alonso, who capitalized on an excellent assist from E.

Valencia to put his team ahead. In the second half, L. Canga extended the lead in the 71st minute after a missed penalty in the 60th minute, this time assisted by Jhon Chancellor. The final goal came in the 90th minute, courtesy of B.

Palacios, assisted by M. Alonso, sealing a convincing victory. Despite having less possession (39%), Leones del Norte tried to create danger, registering 9 shots, although only 3 of them were on target. C.

Solano received a yellow card in the 25th minute. Universidad Católica, on the other hand, showed defensive solidity and attacking effectiveness that allowed them to take all three points. Referee Guillermo Enrique Guerrero Alcivar managed the match without major incidents. Substitutions leones del norte: at minute 46 C.

Solano came in and M. Caramuto went out., at minute 66 M. De La Cruz came in and M. Caicedo went out., at minute 67 T.

Coppo came in and Caicedo Nestor went out., at minute 78 A. Mansilla came in and S. Arrieta went out., at minute 78 E. Griffa came in and J.

Cabeza went out. Substitutions universidad catolica: at minute 67 E. Mejia came in and C. Benalcazar went out., at minute 77 J.

Fajardo came in and B. Palacios went out., at minute 77 J. Cacciabue came in and F. Martinez went out., at minute 78 E.

Clavijo came in and L. Moreno went out., at minute 84 A. Rodriguez came in and E. Rose went out.

The teams lined up as follows: