River Plate in Ecuador

Given the growing number of football talents, produced in Ecuador, River Plate decided to open a perminent representation in Guayaquil. Let's recall that one of South America's best young payers, Alberto Valencia was very close to signing with "millionarios" a couple of years ago.

Barcelona Guayaquil

Barcelona Guayaquil failed to qualify for the final liguilla of Ecuadorian championship, despite being regarded as a main candidate for the title. Both Argentinean stars, Marcelo Delgado and Gaston Sessa, didn't help the team.