2017 Ecuadorian Serie A
The 2017 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A (officially known as the Copa Banco del Pacífico Serie A for sponsorship reasons) was the 59th season of the Serie A. TeamsTwelve teams competed in the 2017 Serie A season, ten of whom took part in the previous season. Aucas and Mushuc Runa were relegated from the Serie A after accumulating the fewest points during the 2016 season. They were replaced by Macará and Clan Juvenil, the 2016 Serie B winner and runner-up, respectively. Macará made their 31st top-flight appearance and their first return to the Serie A since 2013, while Clan Juvenil participated in their first top-flight appearance. Stadia and locations
a: Known as River Ecuador until the end of the first stage. Personnel and kits
Managerial changes
First stageThe first stage began on January 29 and ended on July 9.
Source: FEF, Soccerway Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Goals against, 6) Head-to-head record, 7) Penalty shootout. If a penalty shootout is not possible: 7) Drawing of lots or playoff game Notes:
ResultsSecond stageThe second stage began on July 14 and concluded on December 9.
Source: FEF, Soccerway Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Goals against, 6) Head-to-head record, 7) Penalty shootout. If a penalty shootout is not possible: 7) Drawing of lots or playoff game Notes:
ResultsThird stageDelfín and Emelec qualified to the Finals (Third stage) by being the First stage and Second stage winners, respectively. The winners were the Serie A champions and earned the Ecuador 1 berth in the 2018 Copa Libertadores, and the losers were the Serie A runners-up and earned the Ecuador 2 berth in the 2018 Copa Libertadores. By having the greater number of points in the aggregate table, Delfín played the second leg at home. Emelec won 6–2 on aggregate.
Aggregate table
Source: FEF Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Goals against, 6) Head-to-head record, 7) Penalty shootout. If a penalty shootout is not possible: 7) Drawing of lots or playoff game (C) Champions; (R) Relegated Notes:
Copa Sudamericana playoffThe Copa Sudamericana playoff was played between:
The winners qualified for the 2018 Copa Sudamericana first stage.
Referee: Carlos Orbe
Referee: Luis Quiroz LDU Quito won 5–4 on aggregate. Top goalscorers
Source: FEF References
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