Municipal Soars, Comunicaciones Stumbles Ahead of High-Stakes 333rd Clásico

This Sunday at 5:00 p.m. local time, the Cementos Progreso stadium will host the 333rd edition of Guatemala's most iconic football rivalry: Municipal vs. Comunicaciones. According to Prensa Libre, Municipal enters the Clásico as the league leader and has already secured its place in the upcoming CONCACAF Central American Cup. Meanwhile, Comunicaciones is reeling from a tough loss and faces immense pressure to stay in playoff contention.

Municipal comes into the match riding a wave of momentum. Their 1-0 win over Guastatoya in week 19, with a goal from Esteban García, confirmed their position atop both the Clausura 2025 standings (31 points) and the overall season table (60 points). Under manager Sebastián Bini, the team is unbeaten in five straight games and shows impressive balance across the field, with standout performances from García, Mejía, and Rosas.

On the other side, Emisoras Unidas reported that Comunicaciones suffered a 3-2 defeat to reigning champions Xelajú MC in their last match, casting a shadow over their preparation. Ronald González’s squad has failed to build momentum all season. They’ve managed just one win, have five losses in the Clausura, and currently sit in fourth place—just a few points ahead of the playoff cutoff. Despite strong showings from attackers Diego Casas and Érick Lemus, defensive lapses continue to undermine their efforts.

Recent history also favors the Reds. Municipal won two of the last three meetings, including a 2-1 victory away at Comunicaciones last September. The Cremas haven’t beaten their rivals since early 2023, and with just two matches left after this one, a loss could push them out of playoff position.

This 333rd Clásico carries more weight than usual. For Municipal, it's a chance to solidify their dominance. For Comunicaciones, it's a matter of survival and pride. As always, it promises drama, passion, and consequences far beyond the scoreboard.