Independiente del Valle completed a dramatic turnaround by defeating Barcelona SC 2-1 on the final matchday of Group B in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, earning a spot in the Copa Sudamericana and eliminating their Ecuadorian rivals from all international competition.
Barcelona SC Eliminated as Independiente del Valle Secure Sudamericana Spot
Felipe Caicedo opened the scoring for Barcelona SC with a spectacular volley in the 24th minute, notching his first goal of the tournament. However, IDV roared back in the second half. Patrik Mercado equalized in the 64th minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, and just five minutes later, Renato Ibarra sealed the comeback with a long-range shot that left the goalkeeper helpless.
The win allowed Independiente del Valle to finish third in the group with 8 points, while Barcelona SC ended bottom with 4 points, officially knocked out of all continental competition.
