Deportivo Cuenca secured a notable 2-1 victory over Barcelona SC in a thrilling LigaPro Serie A encounter on March 2, 2026. The match at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar saw the home side claim a significant scalp by defeating one of Ecuador's most popular and successful clubs. Deportivo Cuenca started strongly, taking a lead that they doubled to put Barcelona under severe pressure. The visitors from Guayaquil mounted a characteristic fightback, pulling a goal back to set up a tense finale, but Cuenca's defense held firm to secure all three points. The standout performance came from Cuenca's attackers, who were clinical in taking their chances against a usually stout Barcelona defense. This result provided a major boost to Deportivo Cuenca's league position and confidence, while for Barcelona it represented a disappointing setback in their campaign. The Cuenca manager praised his team's belief, while the Barcelona coach lamented a slow start that proved costly.