In matchday 5 of the Liga Ecuabet 2026, several matches have begun to shape the standings of the tournament. The day kicked off on Tuesday, March 17, with Universidad Católica winning against Deportivo Cuenca 1-0, earning critical points for the capital team. Following this, Liga de Quito faced Leones del Norte and triumphed with a score of 2-0, allowing them to momentarily rise to sixth place in the league table.

The round is set to continue on Wednesday, March 17, with the upcoming match between Macará and Delfín SC scheduled for 14:00. Later in the day, Manta FC will host Guayaquil City at 16:30, and the action will close with Libertad FC taking on Barcelona SC at 19:00. Fans are eagerly anticipating these fixtures as they could further shuffle the rankings in the league.

The fixture list will finalize the round on Thursday, March 19, featuring three important matches: Aucas against Técnico Universitario at 14:00, Orense versus Mushuc Runa at 16:30, and the much-anticipated game between Emelec and Independiente del Valle at 19:00. As the tournament progresses, teams are vying for crucial points that will impact their standings in the league, making each match significant for both players and supporters alike.