Barcelona vs. Universidad Católica Match Details: Date, Time, TV Coverage Barcelona will face Universidad Católica in a Liga Ecuabet match on Sunday, March 22, at the Estadio Monumental. The game is scheduled to start at 15:30 local time in Ecuador and will be broadcast live on Zapping Sports. The encounter is significant for both teams. Barcelona, which has drawn its last two away games, aims to secure a victory at home to climb into the top tiers of the league. Universidad Católica, meanwhile, seeks to maintain its undefeated record in the national championship and close the gap with Independiente del Valle. Key players to watch for Barcelona include goalkeeper José David Contreras, defenders Luca Sosa, Javier Báez, Alex Rangel, and Bryan Carabalí, along with midfielders Milton Céliz, Jhonny Quiñónez, Tomás Martínez, Johan García, and Joao Rojas. The attacking line features Darío Benedetto, Sergio Núñez, and Miguel Parrales. Universidad Católica’s defense is led by Rafael Romo, with Luis Cangá and Venezuelan Jhon Chancellor forming a solid backline. Midfielder Jerónimo Cacciabue is the team’s central figure, supported by Mauro Díaz and the experience of Diego Palacios. The attack relies on Byron Palacios, Everardo Rose, and José Fajardo. Barcelona enters the match after a draw against Libertad in their previous Liga Ecuabet game. Universidad Católica, on the other hand, narrowly defeated Deportivo Cuenca. The two teams last met on December 7, 2025, when Barcelona and Universidad Católica ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monumental. The match will be a crucial test for both sides, with Barcelona looking to bounce back from recent setbacks and Universidad Católica aiming to extend its unbeaten streak. The outcome could have significant implications for their standings in the league.#barcelona #liga_ecuabet #universidad_catolica #estadio_monumental #zapping_sports
