Xelajú MC celebrated the leadership of Clausura 2026 this Sunday with a bittersweet taste. The Superchivos beat Cobán Imperial 2-1 at the Mario Camposeco stadium, with a goal from Steven Cárdenas in the 92nd minute that secured them first place in the qualifying phase. However, the victory was marked by the injury of their starting goalkeeper, Rubén Darío Silva, who came off as a substitute after hurting his right leg.
The diagnosis confirmed that Silva suffered a rupture of 95% of the Achilles tendon in his right leg and will have to undergo surgery in the next few hours. The recovery time ranges between six and eight months, so the goalkeeper will miss the remainder of Clausura 2026 and Apertura 2026. which represents a significant loss for the team facing the league.
For the final phase, the goal will be in charge of Guatemalan Nery Lobos as the starter, with Estuardo Chang and Julio Mérida as options. The club will not be able to reinforce that position, since registration is closed. In addition, Xelajú maintains doubts about attackers Elmer Cardoza and Harim Quezada, who have muscle discomfort prior to the quarterfinals against Marquense.
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Rubén Darío Silva had been one of the figures of Xelajú MC during the Clausura 2026 qualifying phase. The Uruguayan goalkeeper was key in Roberto Hernández’s scheme, so his absence represents a challenge for the team heading into the league.
Xelajú reaches the quarterfinals as leader of the Clausura, with 39 points and the advantage of closing the corresponding series at home as first in the table. The team maintains a favorable position despite the loss of its starting goalkeeper.
The Superchivos will face Marquense in the first round, with the need to adapt to Silva’s absence and sustain their performance in the fight for the Clausura 2026 title.