The football match between Universidad Católica and Club Sport Emelec, initially scheduled for February 21, has been postponed due to security concerns, as stated by Liga Pro, the organizing body of the Ecuadorian championship. Universidad Católica expressed its dissatisfaction with the decision in a public statement, criticizing the announcement and implying that more communication was needed regarding the reasons behind the postponement.

Miguel Ángel Loor, president of Liga Pro, explained via social media that this decision was made after consulting a security report from the police and prosecutor's office concerning Emelec and the team's compliance with various prerequisites for participation in the match. One key recommendation from the report was to avoid any travel for Emelec's players during the time leading up to the electoral process taking place on the same day as the originally scheduled match. Loor emphasized his responsibility for the decision as necessary for the safety of the players.

This situation highlighted the ongoing concerns around player safety and administrative processes in Ecuador's football scene. The postponement raises questions about the handling of such critical issues and whether there should be better alignment and communication between teams and governing bodies, especially in contexts involving security measures during elections or significant events.