The final of Clausura 2026 is defined this Saturday, May 23, when Xelajú MC receives Municipal at the Mario Camposeco stadium. The Superchivos are forced to overcome the 4-1 loss suffered in the first leg at El Trébol, where the Rojos took advantage of the expulsion of Jorge Aparicio to take a wide lead.
Despite the difficult outlook, the Quetzaltecan fans maintain their enthusiasm. The club published the message “I choose to believe” after the defeat in the capital and tickets are already sold out for the decisive duel in Quetzaltenango.
Xelajú needs to win by four goals difference to be crowned champion in regulation time or by three to force extra time, in search of one of the most memorable comebacks in Guatemalan soccer. Municipal, on the other hand, can lose by up to three goals and still win the title.
The series also has historical weight. It will be the third final between both clubs, with a crown for each: Municipal in the Clausura 2010 and
Match details
- Xelajú MC vs. Municipal
- Saturday May 23, 2026
- 8:00 PM Guatemala time
- Mario Camposeco Stadium, Quetzaltenango
- Where to watch: on Tigo Sports and follow the minute by minute live on PrensaLibre.com
Quetzaltenango is also preparing for an extensive security operation during the final. The city remains under yellow alert since May 21 and more than 300 agents of the National Civil Police will guard the surroundings of the Mario Camposeco stadium to guarantee order before, during and after the match.
The authorities also plan to install giant screens in different parts of the city, including Parque Centroamérica, so that fans who cannot enter the stadium can follow the game. The final promises to become a historic night for the Altense fans, regardless of the result.