CD Motagua fell 2-1 at home to LD Alajuelense in a CONCACAF Central American Cup group stage match on October 1, 2025. The Costa Rican visitors secured a crucial away victory with a second-half comeback, dealing a blow to Motagua's hopes of advancing in the regional tournament. Alajuelense started brightly but it was the Honduran side that struck first, finding the net around the half-hour mark to take a lead into the break. The momentum shifted decisively after the restart, with Alajuelense equalizing through a well-worked team move. The winner arrived late in the match, likely from a set-piece or a defensive error, sealing all three points for the traveling side. This result tightened the group standings, putting pressure on Motagua to respond in their remaining fixtures. The match was a physical contest typical of Central American club football, with both managers acknowledging the intensity in their post-match comments.