With 31 points on the scale, Independiente del Valle is out of reach of their rivals with two dates to gowith which he emerges as the winner of the first stage and secures a place in the final, and also seals the ticket for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.

The outcome of the Clásico del Astillero, a 3-1 win for Emelec, closed Barcelona SC’s chances of fighting on the stage as the Toreadors were left with 23 points, in third place. The second is Liga de Quito (24), but its point threshold is imitated at 30 units until the end.

A team of those from the valley met to follow the Clásico and with the final whistle they gave free rein to the joywith the option of a second national title after the one won in 2021 and another season in the Libertadores, a tournament they entered in 2023 as winners of the Copa Sudamericana last year.

The capital highlighted the “accomplished goal” of this season on its social networks. “We are finalists in the Pro League. Thank you team,” announced Independiente.

The celebration reached the Monumental Banco Pichincha itself, where the former striped players, now with Emelec currency, congratulated Independiente.

Jhon Jairo Sánchez, the millionaire defender, celebrated Emelec’s triumph and linked up with pinstriped players Júnior Sornoza, Moisés Ramírez, Jordy Alcívar and other Independiente players via social media. Former Blue and Black defender Luis Fernando León joined the celebration.

“Welcome to the Cup”

Installed in the Pro League FinalsIndependiente await a title-defining rival in 2023, an achievement that can be directly awarded if they repeat their victory in the second phase.

But beyond the definition of a national title, Negriazula have already secured their place in the Libertadoresa tournament that has already extended its welcome to the striped team for 2024.

“Welcome back! Valley Independent a place at the Conmebol Libertadores 2024 has been secured,” the organization announced on its social networks.

The next edition of the tournament will be fifth in a row for the blue-blacks, which also provide an economic prize of three million dollars for access to the group stage. (D)