LD Alajuelense and AD Municipal Liberia shared the points in a 2-2 draw in the Costa Rican Primera Division on January 16, 2026. The match was a thrilling encounter with momentum swinging back and forth, ultimately resulting in a fair scoreline. Alajuelense, playing at home, took the lead in the first half with a well-taken penalty. Liberia responded brilliantly after the break, scoring twice in a ten-minute spell to turn the game on its head and take a surprising 2-1 lead. Alajuelense, showing their championship pedigree, pushed hard for an equalizer and were rewarded in the 85th minute with a close-range finish to make it 2-2. Both teams had late chances to win it, but in the end, the points were shared in an entertaining Clásico del Norte.