Feb 27 β€’ 17:34 UTC πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador El Universo (ES)

Barcelona SC backtracks and will indeed play against Deportivo Cuenca this Sunday for Liga Ecuabet

Barcelona SC will play against Deportivo Cuenca on Sunday after initially announcing a postponement due to its international commitments.

The Liga Ecuabet match between Barcelona SC and Deportivo Cuenca is confirmed to take place on Sunday, March 1, at 17:00. This development comes after Deportivo Cuenca initially announced a postponement, citing Barcelona's participation in the Copa Libertadores. However, after consultations on social media, Deportivo Cuenca reaffirmed the match's original schedule, encouraging fans to attend.

Barcelona SC had originally considered postponing the match due to their conflicting international schedule, specifically their upcoming game against Botafogo in Brazil on March 3, a crucial phase 3 match in the Copa Libertadores. The news of the match continuing has been met with excitement from fans, as Deportivo Cuenca has emphasized the importance of home support. The club is making arrangements for ticket sales, both online and at their offices, to accommodate spectators eagerly awaiting the game.

This last-minute change reflects the dynamic nature of football scheduling, especially when international competitions are involved. For both clubs, particularly for Deportivo Cuenca, maintaining the original match schedule is essential for team morale and fan engagement. The successful execution of this match could set a positive precedent for how similar situations are handled in the future, impacting scheduling discussions across the league.

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