Emelec bench change: José Neris among subs to face Barcelona | OneFootball

This Saturday, starting at 18:30, the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha becomes the epicenter of Ecuadorian football with the clash between Barcelona SC and Emelec, for the third round of the First Stage of LigaPro 2026. Beyond the historic rivalry, the match adds a special ingredient: the presence of José Neris among the substitutes for “El Bombillo.”

The end of legal uncertainty

The prolonged conflict over the 25-year-old striker’s registration reached a key resolution in recent hours. FIFA granted the necessary authorization for the forward to officially join the electric squad, allowing his definitive registration just before this crucial match. With the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) in order, coach Vicente Sánchez decided to include him in the squad, although he will start the match on the bench.

A debut with weight of its own

Despite the legal dispute the Uruguayan maintains with his previous club in Argentina, FIFA’s priority on the right to work facilitated his provisional clearance. Neris, who had already been training with the group, emerges as a significant option for the second half in Guayaquil, in a scenario where Emelec seeks to strike against their classic rival and climb up the standings.

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