The 2013 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol de la Serie A (officially known as the Copa Pilsener Serie A for sponsorship reasons) was the 55th season of the

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's premier

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league.

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was the defending champion.

Format

On the night of January 8, 2013, the

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determined that the format for 2013 would be the same as the previous season.

Teams

Twelve teams will compete in the 2013 Serie A season, ten of whom remain from the previous season. Técnico Universitario and Olmedo were relegated last season after accumulating the fewest points in the 2012 season aggregate table. They will be replaced by Universidad Católica and

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, the 2012

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winner and runner-up, respectively. Both teams are making returns to the Serie A. Universidad Católica is returning after two seasons, while Deportivo Quevedo is returning after seven.

Managerial changes

First stage

The first stage ( es, Primera Etapa) began on January 25 and ended on June 30.

Standings

Results

Second stage

The second stage ( es, Segunda Etapa) began on July 5 and will end on December 8.

Standings

Results

Aggregate table

Third stage

The Third Stage ( es, Tercera Etapa) was not played as Emelec won both the first stage and

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, and were crowned champions automatically. They earned the ''Ecuador 1'' berth in the

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and the ''Ecuador 1'' berth in the

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Top goalscorers

Updated as of games played on December 8, 2013.
Source:

Hat tricks

*⁴ Player scored 4 goals.

References

External links

Official website
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