Macará was defeated 1-0 at home by Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito in a LigaPro Serie A fixture that began at 04:30 on May 11, 2025. A goal from the visiting 'Universitario' side sealed a valuable away victory at the Estadio Bellavista in Ambato. The match-winning moment came from a well-worked set-piece in the 65th minute, as LDU Quito's center-back rose highest to head home from a corner. Macará applied significant pressure in the closing stages, but the LDU Quito goalkeeper produced a series of fine saves to preserve the clean sheet and the points. This result was a key one in the title race, strengthening LDU Quito's position near the top while halting Macará's recent positive momentum. The Macará coach lamented his team's failure to defend the crucial set-piece, while the LDU Quito manager praised his team's character and defensive solidity. The lineups featured Macará's experienced strike force and LDU Quito's dynamic wingers.