Barcelona Sporting Club, commonly known as Barcelona SC, is a football club based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Despite its name and similar club crest to FC Barcelona, the club does not have a direct or official relationship with the Spanish club. However, there are some historical and symbolic connections between the two clubs.
Barcelona SC was founded in 1925 by a group of friends in Guayaquil, including members of the Spanish community. They chose to name the club Barcelona as a tribute to the successful and popular FC Barcelona in Spain. The founders admired the Catalan club’s style of play and wanted to establish a similar footballing culture in Ecuador.
The decision to adopt an identical club crest to FC Barcelona was made to further emphasize the connection and pay homage to the Spanish club. The crest features the classic Barcelona design with the letters “BSC” in the middle, standing for Barcelona Sporting Club.
Despite these symbolic connections, it is important to note that Barcelona SC operates as an independent and autonomous club in Ecuador. They have their own management, coaching staff, and players. There is no ownership or financial relationship between the two clubs.
Barcelona SC has become one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Ecuador. They have won numerous national championships and have a passionate fan base. The club’s colors, yellow and black, have become iconic in Ecuadorian football.
Although Barcelona SC and FC Barcelona are not officially related, there have been instances of collaboration and friendly matches between the two clubs. These events have served to strengthen the bond and highlight the shared history and values of the clubs.
While Barcelona SC was founded as a tribute to FC Barcelona and shares some symbolic connections, they are separate and independent clubs. Barcelona SC has its own identity, history, and success in Ecuadorian football.