Xelajú MC 1–2 CSD Municipal
Guatemala Liga Nacional – Match Report
Date: 24 May 2026 | Venue: Estadio Mario Campaña, Quetzaltenango

CSD Municipal claimed a vital 2–1 away victory over Xelajú MC at the Mario Campaña, climbing the Liga Nacional standings with a gritty performance that showcased their resilience on the road. The result extended Municipal’s unbeaten run in the league and dealt a blow to Xelajú’s hopes of breaking into the top four.

First‑Half action sets the tone

The match began at a frantic pace, with both sides pressing high. Xelajú MC, backed by a passionate home crowd, took the lead in the 22nd minute when creative midfielder José Carlos Mejía curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner. The goal lifted the home side, who dominated possession for the next quarter of an hour.

However, Municipal responded with composure. In the 38th minute, a swift counter‑attack caught Xelajú’s defence off guard: winger Carlos “Chino” Martínez delivered a low cross from the right, and striker Edwin González slotted home at the near post to level the score before halftime. The equaliser silenced the home fans and shifted momentum firmly in Municipal’s favour.

Second‑half turning point

Xelajú started the second half brightly and created two clear chances inside the first ten minutes, but Municipal’s goalkeeper Kevin Aguilar produced sharp saves. The visitors grew into the half and began to control the midfield battle through Luis “Pecho” Hernández.

The decisive moment came in the 67th minute. A corner from the left by Martínez was met by the head of centre‑back José Vásquez, whose powerful effort crept past the Xelajú keeper to make it 2–1. Municipal then defended resolutely, absorbing pressure and breaking up play effectively. Xelajú pushed for an equaliser but their final ball lacked precision, and the visitors held on for a deserved win.

Standout performers

• Edwin González (Municipal): His intelligent movement and clinical finishing proved the difference. The forward now has seven league goals this season.
• Carlos Martínez (Municipal): Provided two assists from the wing, causing constant problems for Xelajú’s left‑back.
• José Carlos Mejía (Xelajú): Scored a stunning free kick and worked tirelessly in midfield, but lacked support in the final third.

Match impact on the Liga Nacional standings

The victory propelled CSD Municipal to third place in the Liga Nacional table, just four points behind leaders Comunicaciones. For Xelajú MC, the defeat dropped them to seventh, leaving them six points adrift of the playoff spots with nine matches remaining. The home side will rue missed chances, particularly in the opening stages of the second half, while Municipal will take confidence from another strong away display.

What’s next

Xelajú MC travel to face Antigua GFC in midweek, a fixture that has become a must‑win if they are to revive their campaign. CSD Municipal return home to host Cobán Imperial, where they will aim to close the gap on the league leaders. With both teams still in contention for top‑six finishes, every point from here onward carries extra weight.