Luqueño thanks coach Celso Ayala for his professionalism

"We thank Professor Celso Ayala and his entire technical staff for the professionalism shown during all this time in charge of the professional team," the entity said on its Twitter profile.

Hugo Centurion takes over as interim coach

Hugo Centurion will take charge of the main squad on an interim basis until the board hires Chito's replacement, who left the team with five points in seven appearances in the 2020 Apertura tournament.

Luqueño's achievements under the outgoing coach

Under the leadership of the departing coach, Luqueño secured qualification to the second phase of the Sudamericana Cup by winning against Mineros de Venezuela (3-2) as visitors and drawing in the return leg in Paraguay (2-2).

Ayala becomes the third coach to be replaced in the championship

Ayala becomes the third coach to be replaced in the championship, following the dismissals of Daniel Farrar from 12 de Octubre and Pablo Escobar from Sol de América.