Segundo Castillo: Not El Nacional’s Coach – Update

Segundo Castillo left Barcelona SC in the middle of 2025 amid mixed conclusions, good and bad, The DT was shaping up to have several options in Ecuador. However, right now he still hasn’t found a new team and it was confirmed that a big team rejected him.

According to Mr.OFFSIDER, Segundo Castillo moves away from being coach of El Nacional for 2026. Although the ‘Bi-Tri’ was relegated and will play in B in 2026, They do not see ‘Mortero’ as an option to be their new coach. Therefore, they will continue looking for other profiles.

Segundo Castillo only has one experience in the first division as a permanent coach, It was when he led Barcelona SC in 2025, in his centenary season. The poor results caused his cycle to end in the middle of the season and he left through the back door.

He has been rumored for different LigaPro teams, but everything seems to indicate that in 2026, at least in the first months, he will not lead any first division team. The historic midfielder, now coach, has revealed that he wants to continue preparing to be a better coach.

In Barcelona SC he also left good feelings, despite the quick finish. Since his team started 2025 very well and eliminated Corinthians from the playoff phase of the tournament in what was an epic performance, that ‘Idol’ fans still remember.

Segundo Castillo’s statistics as coach

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He was injured for 1 year, he did not like Rescalvo’s dismissal, and Joao Rojas has already decided his future in Barcelona SC

In the 2025 season at the head of Barcelona SC, Segundo Castillo directed a total of 26 games, winning 12, drawing 4 and losing 10. The ‘Mortero’ did not finish his contract, but he left with an “acceptable” relationship with the yellow fans and the leadership.

In summary:

• Second Castle was discarded for The National to lead in the Serie B 2026.
• Record 12 wins y 10 defeats in 26 parties in command of Barcelona SC.
• eliminated Corinthians in phase of repechage during its cycle in the season 2025.