2000 in Ecuadorian football
# 2000 in Ecuadorian football

The 2000 season is the 78th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

## National leagues

### Serie A

* Champion: Olmedo (1st title)
* International cup qualifiers:
   * 2001 Copa Libertadores: Olmedo, El Nacional, Emelec
* Relegated: LDU Quito, Técnico Universitario

### Serie B

* Winner: LDU Portoviejo (5th title)
* Promoted: LDU Portoviejo, Delfín
* Relegated: Panamá

### Segunda

* Winner: UDJ Quinindé
* Promoted: UDJ Quinindé

## Clubs in international competitions

| Team | 2000 Copa Libertadores | 2000 Copa Merconorte |
| - | - | - |
| Barcelona | N/A | Eliminated in the First Stage |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the Round of 16 | Eliminated in the First Stage |
| Emelec | Eliminated in the First Stage | Eliminated in the Semifinals |
| LDU Quito | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |

## National teams

### Senior team

The Ecuador national team played in sixteen matches in 2000: ten FIFA World Cup qualifiers and six friendlies.

**2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers**

Qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup began in 2000.

