2003 in Ecuadorian football
# 2003 in Ecuadorian football

The 2003 season is the 81st season of competitive football in Ecuador.

## National leagues

### Serie A

* Champion: LDU Quito (7th title)
* International cup qualifiers:
   * 2004 Copa Libertadores: LDU Quito, Barcelona, El Nacional
   * 2004 Copa Sudamericana: LDU Quito, Barcelona
* Relegated: Técnico Universitario, Manta

### Serie B

* Winner: Olmedo (2nd title)
* Promoted: Olmedo, Macará
* Relegated: Esmeraldas Petrolero, UDJ Quinindé

### Segunda

* Winner: LDU Loja
* Promoted: LDU Loja, LDU Portoviejo

## Clubs in international competitions

| Team | 2003 Copa Libertadores | 2003 Copa Sudamericana |
| - | - | - |
| Barcelona | Eliminated in the First Stage | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |
| El Nacional | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| Emelec | Eliminated in the First Stage | N/A |
| LDU Quito | N/A | Eliminated in the Preliminary Stage |

## National teams

### Senior team

The Ecuador national team played ten matches in 2003: four 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and six friendlies.

**2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers**

Qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup began in 2003.

