Independiente del Valle Faces Delfín in Crucial Liga Pro Showdown

Guayaquil, Ecuador, May 29, 2025 – The Liga Pro season continues with a key matchup on Saturday, May 31, as Independiente del Valle visits Delfín at Estadio Jocay in Manta. The match is set to kick off at 16:30.

Independiente del Valle currently leads the league with 30 points and aims to maintain their position after a successful previous match. However, the team comes off a tough elimination from the CONMEBOL Libertadores, shifting their focus to the Sudamericana.

Delfín has recently gathered momentum, earning valuable points to distance themselves from the lower tier of the standings. Their coach, Patricio Urrutia, has solidified the team, featuring standout goalkeeper Brian Heras and a defensive trio of Nahuel Gallardo, Mateo Burdisso, and Luis Caicedo. In midfield, Édison Vega plays a crucial role, while Erick Mendoza leads the attack.

On the other side, Independiente’s coach Javier Rabanal will rely on goalkeeper Moisés Ramírez and experienced defenders Richard Schunke and Mateo Carabajal. In midfield, Jhegson Méndez and Patrik Mercado support Junior Sornoza and top scorer Claudio Spinelli.

In their most recent matches, Delfín triumphed 2-1 over Técnico Universitario, while Independiente secured a home win by the same score against Mushuc Runa. Past encounters show the competitiveness of both teams, with Delfín previously defeating Independiente 2-1 on August 3 during the last phase of the 2024 LigaPro.

The importance of this match is heightened, as both teams are vying not only for league supremacy but also for a spot in the playoffs of the Sudamericana. The match will be broadcasted live on Zapping and Teleamazonas.