Barcelona SC Faces Manta in Upcoming Match This Saturday

Quito, Ecuador – Barcelona Sporting Club will host Manta in a crucial match on Saturday, June 14, at 4:30 PM at Estadio Monumental. This game marks the 16th fixture of the season.

The team, recovering from a defeat against Aucas in Quito and an earlier exit from the CONMEBOL Libertadores, is looking to rebound. The club’s star player took advantage of the break to work on conditioning and aims to perform better in the upcoming match.

Barcelona SC has made tactical adjustments, including the addition of Miguel Parrales, who is expected to be on the bench. However, head coach Segundo Castillo will face several player absences. Key players Álex Rangel, Joao Rojas, and José David Contreras will not be available, with the most significant loss being forward Octavio Rivero, who is undergoing therapy and may miss additional matches due to injury.

Despite these setbacks, Castillo plans to stick to his game strategy against Manta. The team will likely feature defender Xavier Arreaga, who returns to the starting lineup. The projected starting eleven for the match includes Ignacio de Arruabarrena in goal, along with defenders Bryan Carabalí, Xavier Arreaga, Gustavo Vallecilla, and Byron Castillo. In midfield, Dixon Arroyo and Trindade will play, while Janner Corozo, Braian Oyola, Valiente, and Cortez will complete the attacking lineup.

As the match approaches, fans are eager to see if Barcelona SC can secure a much-needed victory after recent disappointments.