On Thursday, March 19, the draws for the group stages of the prestigious Libertadores and Sudamericana cups will take place in Luque, Paraguay. This event is significant for several teams from Ecuador that will be competing in these tournaments. Independiente del Valle, Liga de Quito, and Barcelona SC will represent Ecuador in the Libertadores, which is the continent's top club competition.

In addition to the teams in the Libertadores, Deportivo Cuenca and Macará of Ambato are set to compete in the Sudamericana, which is considered the second tier of South American club football. The draws are crucial as they will determine the groups these teams will be placed in, impacting their path in the tournaments.

Fans will be able to watch the draw live at 18:00 local time in Ecuador through various platforms, including ESPN, Disney+, and the official YouTube channels of both competitions. This coverage aims to engage fans and ensure they do not miss the important moments that could define their teams' chances in the upcoming tournaments.