Understanding the LigaPro Cup
Ecuador's LigaPro is the top-flight professional soccer league of Ecuador. It was founded in 1951 and has undergone several name changes over the years. The LigaPro Cup, on the other hand, is a knockout tournament that runs parallel to the league. It was first contested in 1957, and since then, it has become one of the most prestigious cups in South America. The LigaPro Cup is a single-elimination tournament, with teams from all over Ecuador competing for the ultimate prize. The winner of the cup qualifies for the Copa Sudamericana, a continental competition featuring clubs from South America.
Teams with the most LigaPro Cup wins
Several teams have won the LigaPro Cup multiple times, with some dominating the competition over the years. In this section, we'll take a closer look at the teams that have won the most cups and their achievements.
Barcelona SC - The most successful club in LigaPro Cup history
Barcelona Sporting Club, also known as Barcelona SC, is the most successful club in LigaPro Cup history, having won the trophy a record 15 times. The Guayaquil-based club has been a dominant force in Ecuadorian soccer since its founding in 1925. Barcelona SC won its first LigaPro Cup in 1963 and went on to win the tournament in 1966, 1970, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2012, 2013, and 2020.
Barcelona SC's success in the LigaPro Cup is a testament to the club's rich history and tradition. The team has produced some of Ecuador's greatest players, including Agustin Delgado, who scored a record 99 goals for the club. Barcelona SC's fans, known as 'los toreros' (the bullfighters), are some of the most passionate in the country, and the club's matches are always a spectacle to behold.
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Emelec - A fierce competitor with a strong LigaPro Cup record
Club Sport Emelec, also known as Emelec, is another one of Ecuador's top clubs. The Guayaquil-based team has won the LigaPro Cup 14 times, making it the second most successful club in the competition's history. Emelec's first win in the tournament came in 1960, and the team has gone on to win the cup in 1961, 1965, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1994, 2001, 2014, and 2015.
Emelec's success in the LigaPro Cup is a testament to the team's fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude. The club has a strong fan base, known as 'los eléctricos' (the electricians), who create a lively atmosphere at the team's matches. Emelec is a team that always plays with passion and intensity, and their record in the LigaPro Cup is a reflection of their commitment to the game.
LDU Quito - A historic club with a solid LigaPro Cup record
Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito, also known as LDU Quito, is one of the oldest and most historic clubs in Ecuador. The team was founded in 1930 and has won the LigaPro Cup 10 times. LDU Quito's first win in the tournament came in 1968, and the team went on to win the cup in 1975, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
LDU Quito's success in the LigaPro Cup is a testament to the club's strong tradition and history. The team has produced some of Ecuador's best players, including Antonio Valencia, who went on to play for Manchester United in the English Premier League. LDU Quito's fans, known as 'los albos' (the whites), are some of the most passionate in the country, and the team's matches are always a spectacle to behold.
Deportivo Quito - A former powerhouse with a respectable LigaPro Cup record
Sociedad Deportivo Quito, also known as Deportivo Quito, is a former powerhouse in Ecuadorian soccer. The team was founded in 1940 and has won the LigaPro Cup 5 times. Deportivo Quito's first win in the tournament came in 1961, and the team went on to win the cup in 1964, 1969, 2008, and 2009.
Deportivo Quito's success in the LigaPro Cup may not be as outstanding as some of the other teams on this list, but the club's history and tradition cannot be denied. The team has produced some of Ecuador's most talented players, including Alex Aguinaga, who played for the national team and had a successful career in Mexico. Deportivo Quito's fans, known as 'los chullas' (the reds), are some of the most passionate in the country, and the team's matches are always a spectacle to behold.
Liga de Loja - The surprise package with a surprising LigaPro Cup record
Club Deportivo Liga de Loja, also known as Liga de Loja, is a surprise package in Ecuadorian soccer. The team was founded in 1979 and has won the LigaPro Cup once. Liga de Loja's first and only win in the tournament came in 2014, when the team defeated Barcelona SC in the final.
Liga de Loja's success in the LigaPro Cup may be surprising, but the team's commitment and dedication to the game cannot be denied. The club's fans, known as 'los lojanos' (the Lojans), are some of the most passionate in the country, and the team's matches are always a spectacle to behold.
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Other notable teams with LigaPro Cup wins
Several other teams have won the LigaPro Cup over the years, including Universidad Catolica (4 wins), El Nacional (3 wins), and Deportivo Cuenca (2 wins). These teams may not have won as many cups as some of the other teams on this list, but their achievements in the competition cannot be ignored.
