LDU Quito

Barcelona Independiente del Valle's chances of finishing top of the Ecuadorian Primera A took a hit as Barcelona closed in on Sunday.

Manta New Manta coach Armando Osma could not alter their fortunes, as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Ecuadorian Primera A leaders Mushuc Runa.

As River Plate were beaten in the Copa Libertadores, Boca Juniors booked their place in the knockout rounds.

Gremio have picked up their first points of the Copa Libertadores group stage after smashing LDU Quito.

Diego Morales A stunning double from Diego Morales inspired LDU Quito against San Lorenzo, while Atletico Nacional downed Huracan in Argentina.

Emelec Arch rivals Barcelona and Emelec are in the box seat to win the Ecuadorian Primera A after Independiente del Valle lost again.

Barcelona Barcelona sealed the second phase title but Emelec were crowned overall champions in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Barcelona Barcelona and Independiente del Valle had narrow wins to consolidate the top two spots in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

Barcelona Barcelona maintained their six-point lead atop the Ecuadorian Primera A with a 2-0 win over Olmedo on Saturday.

Emelec Ecuador Primera A leaders Emelec slumped to defeat as rivals Independiente del Valle closed the gap with victory over the weekend.