Independiente del Valle and Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito played out an intense 1-1 draw at the Estadio Banco Guayaquil on Sunday, February 23, 2025. In a high-stakes Clásico Moderno between two of Ecuador's top clubs, both teams shared the spoils in a match full of tactical intrigue. Independiente del Valle struck first, scoring from a set-piece situation midway through the first half. LDU Quito responded with growing pressure and found a deserved equalizer in the second half, finishing off a flowing team move. The match saw chances at both ends in the closing stages, but neither side could find a winning goal. The draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play and kept both title contenders closely packed in the upper reaches of the LigaPro Serie A table.