LIVE | Antigua GFC vs. Comunicaciones: First leg of the Clausura 2026 quarterfinals

The Estadio Pensativo will be the stage for a high-stakes encounter as Antigua GFC welcomes Comunicaciones for the first leg of their Clausura 2026 quarterfinal clash. This matchup pits two of Guatemalan football's most formidable sides against each other in what promises to be a fiercely contested tie.

Antigua GFC, finishing fifth in the regular season, enters the playoffs with a solid record and the advantage of playing the first leg at home. Known for their consistent performances and featuring key offensive talents like Agustín Maziero and Oscar Santis, the 'Coloniales' under Mauricio Tapia are a decorated club in recent Guatemalan football history. They will be eager to leverage their home advantage to secure a favorable result before traveling to the Estadio Cementos Progreso for the return leg.

Comunicaciones, on the other hand, secured fourth place in the regular season. Their path to the quarterfinals was marked by a struggle for stability, ultimately ensuring their mathematical safety in the penultimate round. Coach Marco Antonio Figueroa's 'Cremas' are motivated by their strong finish to the season and are determined to advance to the semifinals, where a potential meeting with Xelajú MC awaits.

The return leg is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, at 6:00 PM at the Estadio Cementos Progreso. Football enthusiasts across Guatemala will be keenly following this series, anticipating a display of skill, strategy, and passion as these two giants vie for a spot in the next round.