LIVE: Match between Mixco and Municipal begins: 0-0 at the start
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The match between Mixco and Municipal for the Clausura 2026 tournament kicked off at 3:00 PM at the Municipal de Mixco stadium.
- Both teams are competing in the first leg of their tie, aiming for a favorable position in the return match next Saturday, May 9th.
- The starting formations for both Mixco and Municipal were announced, featuring 4-4-2 tactics.
The Clausura 2026 tournament heats up as Deportivo Mixco and CSD Municipal face off in the first leg of their crucial tie. The match, held at the Municipal de Mixco stadium, commenced at 3:00 PM, with both teams eager to establish an advantage ahead of the return fixture scheduled for Saturday, May 9th.
Deportivo Mixco, under the guidance of coach Fabricio Benรญtez, deployed a 4-4-2 formation. The lineup featured Kevin Moscoso in goal, protected by a defensive quartet of Manuel Moreno, Nixson Flores, Facundo Gonzรกlez, and Jeshua Urizar. The midfield was anchored by Kener Lemus, Christian Ojeda, Yonathan Pozuelos, and Josรฉ Bolaรฑos, with Eliser Quiรฑones and Nicolรกs Martรญnez leading the attack.
CSD Municipal, managed by Mario Acevedo, also opted for a 4-4-2 strategy. Braulio Linares started in goal, supported by defenders Cรฉsar Calderรณn, Josรฉ Mena, Nicolรกs Samayoa, and Josรฉ Morales. The midfield comprised Yunior Pรฉrez, Rodrigo Saravia, Erik Lรณpez, and John Mรฉndez, tasked with feeding the forwards Jefry Bantes and Rudy Muรฑoz.
This opening leg is pivotal for both sides. A strong performance today could set the tone for the entire series, giving one team a significant psychological and tactical edge. The fans at Municipal de Mixco are anticipating a hard-fought contest as their teams battle for a chance to advance further in the championship.
Originally published by Prensa Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.