Marquense saved the category and qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Clausura Tournament, where he will face Xelajú, in a day marked by controversy.
After the game, the defender The Lions Carlos Salvador “Chava” Estrada He released a message that generated strong reactions: “This is dedicated to all those… who wanted us to descend.”
The team ensured its permanence until the last day.
Salvation was achieved thanks to Mictlán’s 1-1 draw against Aurora, a result that, combined with the 4-0 victories of Guastatoya over Marquense, and Malacateco 1-0 against Comunicaciones, defined the permanence of the Lions.
Marquense finished in tenth position in the accumulated table with 53 points.
In the match played at the David Cordón Hichos stadium, the team Yellow Chest beat Marquense 4-0 with scores from Víctor Ávalos (24), José Almanza (35), Víctor Armas (40) and Renato Sequén (85).
During the match, defender Carlos Salvador “Chava” Estrada He was sent off in the 42nd minute after committing a foul in the area.
At the end of the match, his statements caused a wave of reactions on social networks, referring to fans who, according to him, wanted the team to be relegated.