title: 2000 in Ecuadorian football
text: # 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.
  
  