National Soccer
Day 20 of the Clausura 2025 could mark a before and after in the recent history of Deportivo Marquense. Tonight, at 7:00 p.m., the Lions will receive Xelajú MC at the Marquesa de la Ensenada stadium in a new edition of the West Classic.
Marquense has only three games to save the category. (Free Press Photo: Marquense)
Day 20 of the Clausura 2025 could mark a before and after in the recent history of Deportivo Marquense. Tonight, at 7:00 p.m., the Lions will receive Xelajú MC at the Marquise Stadium in La Ensenada in a new edition of the West Classic, but this time with a greater pressure: avoid the descent to the first division.
The situation for the San Marcos team is critical. Currently, Marquense adds 32 points in the accumulated tablewhile his direct rival in the struggle for permanence, GuastatoyaIt has 39 units. This leaves the lions 7 points away when only three days remain for playingthat is to say, nine points at stake (adding those of this day against Xela).
Marquense is forced to win tonight To keep hope alive. If you tied to Xelajú, would reach 33 pointsand although mathematically it could still match Guastatoya (if he loses his two remaining games), The goal difference is abysmalwhich would make salvation virtually impossible.
In case of A defeat against XelaMarquense would keep 32 units and It would be officially descendedregardless of what happens in the next two days.
The panorama that Marquense needs to save
To stay in the National League, Marquense needs to win its remaining three games And expect Guastatoya:
- One tie one and lose anothereither
- Take both
- Lose both
Guastatoya must still face Xinabajul as a visitor and Mixco at hometwo rivals who are also fighting to get into the league or get away from the descent.
The West classic has always been one of the most vibrant duels of Guatemalan football, but today the atmosphere in San Marcos will be different. Marquense not only regional pride is played, but also permanence in the major league. A defeat would represent the return to the First Division after several fighting tournaments.
The fans are already preparing for a night that can be historical, and the team hopes to hold on to their stadium and their people to get a victory that allows them to continue dreaming of salvation.