1998 in Ecuadorian football
# 1998 in Ecuadorian football

The 1998 season was the 76th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

## National leagues

### Serie A

* Champion: LDU Quito (5th title)
* International cup qualifiers:
   * 1999 Copa Libertadores: LDU Quito, Emelec
   * 1999 Copa CONMEBOL: Deportivo Cuenca
* Relegated: Técnico Universitario, Panamá

### Serie B

* Winner: Macará (2nd title)
* Promoted: Macará, Audaz Octubrino
* Relegated: Green Cross, Calvi

### Segunda

* Winner: Universidad Católica
* Promoted: Universidad Católica, Esmeraldas Petrolero

## Clubs in international competitions

| Team | 1998 Copa Libertadores | 1998 Copa Merconorte | 1998 Copa CONMEBOL |
| - | - | - | - |
| Barcelona | Runner-up | Eliminated in the First Round | N/A |
| Deportivo Cuenca | N/A | N/A | Eliminated in the Round of 16 |
| Deportivo Quito | Eliminated in the First Round | N/A | N/A |
| El Nacional | N/A | Eliminated in the Semifinals | N/A |
| Emelec | N/A | Eliminated in the First Round | N/A |

## National teams

### Senior team

The Ecuador national team played just one match in 1998: a friendly against Brazil.

