The actions of the duel between Barcelona and Aucas begin.

Both teams come into this match eager to get back on the path to victory. The home team is coming off a loss, while the visiting team earned a draw in the previous round.

Barcelona lost 1-2 to Deportivo Cuenca at the Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro. They have won 2 of their last five matches, drawn 1, and lost 1. During those matches, they scored 11 goals against their opponents and conceded 9.

Aucas drew 0-0 with Mushuc Runa in the previous round. In their last matches, they have obtained 2 victories and 2 draws. They have scored 8 goals so far and have conceded 4.

The match at Los Chirijos Stadium was officiated by referee Roberto Sánchez Rodríguez.

Barcelona's lineup today

The team led by Fabián Bustos plays with a 4-5-1 formation, with Javier Burrai in goal; Tito Valencia, Darío Aimar, Carlos Rodríguez, and Leonel Quiñónez in defense; Bruno Piñatares, Leonai Souza, Nixon Molina, Adonis Preciado, and Erick Castillo in midfield; and Jhon Cifuente up front.

Aucas' lineup today

On the other hand, the team led by César Farías takes to the field with a 5-3-2 strategy, with Hernán Galíndez in goal; Pedro Perlaza, Luis Cangá, Richard Mina, Ricardo Adé, and Carlos Cuero in defense; Jhonny Quiñónez, Edison Caicedo, and Edison Vega in midfield; and Luis Ángel Cano and Juan Manuel Tévez up front.