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Ecuadorian Serie A Soccer

Ecuadorian Serie A is the top professional football division in Ecuador. It was established in 1957 under the name Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol, and was rebranded in 2015 as Serie A. The 18 teams compete each season for the national title and promotion to the Copa Libertadores, South America’s top continental club competition. The teams are split into two group stages with the top eight advancing to the playoffs semifinal. The winner of the semifinal advances to the final and determines the league champion. The reigning Ecuadorian Serie A champions are LDU Quito, who won their most recent title in 2019. Other popular teams are Barcelona SC and Emelec, both of which have produced multiple championship titles over the years. Notable current players include Enner Valencia of LDU Quito, Jefferson Orejuela of Barcelona SC and Felix Borja of Emelec. Ecuadorian Serie A enjoys immense popularity among sports fans due to the fierce competition and the passionate atmosphere generated in the stadiums. Fans are also drawn to the league’s history of success, with LDU Quito and Emelec listed as two of the top ten most successful clubs in South American football history. Barcelona SC accounts for the second highest number of titles, with five national championships to their name. The Ecuadorian Serie A season typically runs from February to December and is broadcasted throughout the country. It is considered one of the toughest domestic leagues in South American football. Since its inaugural season, more than 51 clubs have competed in the league, with the most titles held by LDU Quito (14) followed by Emelec (11) and Barcelona SC (5).