In a thrilling Clásico, Deportivo Saprissa and LD Alajuelense played out a 3-3 draw in the Costa Rica Primera Division on May 19, 2025. The high-scoring affair at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa lived up to its billing as the nation's biggest rivalry, with the points shared after a dramatic late equalizer. Alajuelense stunned the home crowd by taking an early lead, but Saprissa responded with two quick goals to turn the match around before halftime. The second half saw Alajuelense fight back to level, and then take a 3-2 lead, putting Saprissa on the ropes. In the dying minutes, amidst intense pressure, Saprissa found a crucial third goal to salvage a point. The match was played at a frenetic pace with several standout performances in attack for both sides. The result likely leaves both title contenders slightly disappointed but keeps the league table incredibly tight at the top.