Independiente del Valle

Independiente del Valle

Young stars shine as CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying kicks off Young stars shine as CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying kicks off

With Olympic qualification at stake, some players already starting to make a name for themselves. Here's who's standing out already.

Europa League, Copa Sudamericana champions to meet in new challenge match Europa League, Copa Sudamericana champions to meet in new challenge match

Europa League champions Sevilla and Copa Sudamericana winners Independiente del Valle will face each other on July 19 in the first edition of the "Club Challenge" tournament.

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ecuadorean youngster Paez Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ecuadorean youngster Paez

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign exciting Ecuador Under-20 international Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle.

Ecuador's Independiente del Valle takes down Flamengo to win Recopa Sudamericana Ecuador's Independiente del Valle takes down Flamengo to win Recopa Sudamericana

Little side no longer, Ecuador's Independiente del Valle took down Brazilian giants Flamengo to win the Recopa Sudamericana.

Flamengo fall to Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Recopa Sudamericana Flamengo fall to Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Recopa Sudamericana

Independiente del Valle has won its first Recopa Sudamericana after defeating Flamengo on penalties at the Maracana Stadium on Tuesday.

All eyes on Recopa Sudamericana and Independiente's 15-year-old wonderkid Kendry Paez All eyes on Recopa Sudamericana and Independiente's 15-year-old wonderkid Kendry Paez

Tuesday's Recopa Sudamericana second leg will have some extra intrigue with Independiente del Valle able to call on 15-year-old starlet Kendry Paez

Ecuador's tiny Independiente del Valle overcome Brazilian hegemony to win Copa Sudamericana Ecuador's tiny Independiente del Valle overcome Brazilian hegemony to win Copa Sudamericana

While Brazilian clubs have won six of the past seven continental crowns, Ecuador's Independiente del Valle earned an upset win in the Sudamericana.

Independiente del Valle's Sudamericana quest a classic 'David vs. Goliath' test vs. Sao Paulo Independiente del Valle's Sudamericana quest a classic 'David vs. Goliath' test vs. Sao Paulo

The only thing standing between Brazilian domination of South American club football is a is Ecuador's Independiente del Valle.

Copa Sudamericana: Only Ecuador's Independiente del Valle stands in way of more Brazilian dominance Copa Sudamericana: Only Ecuador's Independiente del Valle stands in way of more Brazilian dominance

Only a model club from Ecuador stands in the way of Sao Paulo's Copa Sudamericana pursuit and extending Brazilian dominance in club competitions.

Wide-open nature of the Copa Libertadores on full display as heavyweights clash in final qualifying round Wide-open nature of the Copa Libertadores on full display as heavyweights clash in final qualifying round

Unlike in the Champions League, parity in the Copa Libertadores is at an all-time high, as heavyweights clash just to reach the group stage.

LigaPro Ecuador Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Independiente del.. 12 +13 28
2 Aucas 12 +15 27
3 Liga de Quito 11 +11 25
4 Barcelona SC 11 +11 22
5 Emelec 12 +5 21
6 Universidad Catól.. 10 +9 18
7 Macará 12 +1 15
8 El Nacional 12 -3 15
9 Técnico Universit.. 11 -3 13
10 Orense 12 -6 12
11 Imbabura 12 -8 12
12 Deportivo Cuenca 12 -2 11
13 Cumbayá 12 -10 11
14 Mushuc Runa 11 -7 9
15 Delfín 12 -11 6
16 Libertad (Ecuador.. 12 -15 2
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
70 Miguel Peralta 0 0 0
22 Guido Villar 0 0 0
1 Moises Ramírez.. 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
70 Miguel Peralta 0 0 0
22 Guido Villar 0 0 0
1 Moises Ramírez.. 0 0 0