Universidad Católica has announced their intention to present themselves at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium despite the postponement of their match against Emelec, scheduled for the first date of Liga Ecuabet. This decision comes after Liga Pro postponed the match citing safety concerns regarding the visiting Emelec team. The club took to social media, issuing a statement confirming their participation regardless of the postponement.

The postponement has stirred controversy, as Universidad Católica voiced their strong opposition to the decision made by Liga Pro. The club previously expressed their disagreement with the reasons given for the match delay, stating that they believe the safety concerns did not warrant such an action. To affirm their commitment, Universidad Católica plans to make their presence felt at the stadium by enlisting the presence of a public notary, emphasizing their dedication to the match and the league.

This incident highlights the tensions between clubs and league officials in Ecuador, particularly surrounding safety protocols and match regulations. It also raises questions about how decisions are made concerning game postponements, as clubs like Universidad Católica are willing to contest these decisions publicly, which may lead to further scrutiny of Liga Pro's protocols in the future.