Xelajú MC once again demonstrated that in Quetzaltenango soccer is lived with overflowing passion. A few hours before the grand final of the National League, Hundreds of super-chivo fans participated on the night of this Friday, May 22, in a massive “banderazo” to express their unconditional support for the Altense team, which tonight will face CSD Municipal at the Mario Camposeco stadium, in search of a historic comeback and the long-awaited national title.
The activity took place at the Municipal Theater, where they began to gather early in the morning. entire families, young people, children and groups of friends dressed in the colors red and blue.
Between drums, trumpets and giant flags, the fans gathered in front of the Municipal Theater on a night marked by emotion and football fervorbut also because of the rain that was present.
Despite the rain, The atmosphere grew as the tour progressed. The traditional chants of the Altense fans could be heard several blocks away, while the followers jumped and cheered tirelessly.
The notes of “Moon of Xelajú”considered an anthem for the Quetzaltecan fans, echoed in every corner, accompanied by other emblematic songs such as “The Gypsy”which put the special stamp on a day full of feeling and hope.
The flags flew all night and The red flares illuminated different points of the routecreating a postcard that reflected the excitement of an entire city.
In the midst of the smoke and singing, many fans took the opportunity to send messages of confidence to the team, convinced that the team can reverse the series and rewrite a memorable page in your history.
“Come on, come on Xelajú, I want to be champion” and “Come on, come on Xela” were some of the shouts most repeated by the crowd, which did not stop encouraging for a single moment.
From the terrace of a nearby building, some players observed the displays of affection from the fans, greeted and thanked them for their previous support. to the most important commitment of the season.
The signs of support for the superchivo group They have become a constant in recent weeks.
Before the first leg, played last weekend, the fans also held similar rallies to motivate the team.
In addition, many fans still remember the massive caravans and “banderazos” organized during Xelajú’s outstanding participation in the final phases of the 2025 Central American Cup, when the club once again excited the entire western region of the country.
The night also left special moments for the little ones, who were able to get closer to their favorite players and share photographs, greetings and words of encouragement.
Parents, older adults and young people agreed on the same sentiment: accompany the team on one of the most important nights in recent years.
Quetzaltenango woke up this Friday with final atmosphere. Shops decorated with flags, super chic shirts in the streets and a city completely identified with its team reflect the expectation surrounding the duel against Municipal.
At the Mario Camposeco stadium a full house is expected for a meeting that could mean the conquest of the eighth moon for the Altense team.
The hope is intact and the fans have already done their part. Now, all the hope of the city is placed on the eleven players who will take the field tonight with the mission of defending the superchivo pride and fighting for a new national title.