Vinotinto vs. Universidad Católica: Ecuador's Copa Ecuador 2026 quarterfinal match The Vinotinto, which competes in the second division, will face the Universidad Católica in the quarterfinals of the Copa Ecuador 2026. The team from the second division seeks to eliminate one of the favorites for the title, while the Universidad Católica seeks to repeat the success of the previous edition.

The match will be played on Wednesday, August 5, at 15:00, at the AFNA Arena in Quito.

The Universidad Católica has been undefeated with a positive streak of four wins and a draw in the previous phase of the tournament. On the other hand, the Vinotinto arrives with confidence after a strong victory in Liga Pro.

The winner of this tie will advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa Ecuador, a tournament that the Universidad Católica seeks to win again.

Last five games of Vinotinto in the second division:

Vinotinto FC registers two wins and three losses: - July 29: Vinotinto 0-1 San Antonio. - July 23: Independiente Juniors 2-0 Vinotinto. - July 15: Vinotinto 2-1 El Nacional. - July 11: 22 de Julio 0-1 Vinotinto. - July 1: Vinotinto 1-2 Gualaceo.

Last five games of Universidad Católica:

The Universidad Católica remains undefeated with a positive streak of four wins and a draw. - Date 23: Universidad Católica 5-0 Técnico Universitario. - Date 22: Guayaquil City 0-0 Universidad Católica. - Date 21: Universidad Católica 2-1 Barcelona. - Date 20: Deportivo Cuenca 0-2 Universidad Católica. - Date 19: Universidad Católica 1-0 Liga de Quito.

Precedents between both teams

Vinotinto and Universidad Católica faced each other twice last season in the first division. The Llaneros won the first match 3-2, while the Católica won the rematch with a convincing 3-0.

What's at stake

The winner of this tie will advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa Ecuador, a tournament that the Universidad Católica seeks to win again.

What you need to know about Universidad Católica vs. Vinotinto FC

  • Event: Quarterfinals of the Copa Ecuador 2026
  • Date: Wednesday, August 5
  • Time: 15:00
  • Location: AFNA Arena, Quito
  • Competitors: Vinotinto FC vs. Universidad Católica
  • Previous result: Universidad Católica 4-1 El Nacional