Independiente del Valle Faces Mushuc Runa in LigaPro Matchup

Quito, Ecuador – Independiente del Valle will host Mushuc Runa this Friday, May 23, at the Banco de Guayaquil stadium. The match is set to start at 4:30 PM as part of the LigaPro’s 14th round.

Independiente del Valle aims to continue its strong performance, having won seven out of its last eight LigaPro matches. The only setback was a home loss to Emelec, which kept the team from overtaking Barcelona at the top of the standings. Javier Rabanal, the team’s head coach, is focused not only on this match but also on an important upcoming clash in the CONMEBOL Libertadores against Barcelona.

Mushuc Runa, currently in 10th place, seeks to improve its position after a tough defeat at home, losing 5-2 to Orense in their last match. The team is determined to make a statement, showcasing their strengths in the Copa Sudamericana.

Independiente del Valle’s standout goalkeeper, Guido Villar, shares duties in the LigaPro with Moisés Ramírez. The defensive lineup includes Mateo Carabajal and Thiago Santamaría, while Jordy Alcívar, Jhegson Méndez, and Patrick Mercado control the midfield. Up front, they have players like Michael Hoyos and Claudio Spinelli to lead the attack.

For Mushuc Runa, the reliable Rodrigo Formento guards the net. The defensive unit now features Bryan Bentaberry and Luis Haquín, while Stiven Tapiero anchors the midfield alongside attackers Christian Penilla and Elián Caicedo.

In their last LigaPro encounter on October 5, the teams battled to a 1-1 draw, with goals scored by Junior Sornoza and Mathías Acuña. Fans can watch the match between Independiente del Valle and Mushuc Runa live on Zapping and Teleamazonas.