LDU Quito suffered a surprising 2-0 home defeat to Macará in LigaPro Serie A on March 2, 2026. The match at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado ended in a major upset as the visiting side from Ambato secured a comprehensive victory against one of the league's giants. Macará took control of the match early, scoring a first-half goal to stun the home crowd, and then sealed the three points with a second goal, likely on the counter-attack as LDU Quito pushed for a way back into the game. The key focus point was Macará's disciplined defensive performance and clinical finishing, which completely nullified LDU's attacking threats. This result sent shockwaves through the league, providing a massive boost to Macará's league position while dealing a significant blow to LDU Quito's early-season title aspirations. The Macará manager would have hailed a perfect tactical performance, while his LDU counterpart faced questions about his team's sluggish start.