With four goals, Pumas’ Nicolas Castillo (pictured) is the 2018 Liga MX Clausura’s joint-top scorer. (Photo: Mexsport)
CONCACAF.com provides an offering of storylines for you to follow during domestic league action this weekend:
COSTA RICA
First-place Saprissa (4W-0D-0L, 12 points) will look to make it five straight wins to open the 2018 Clausura, when it visits fourth-place Herediano (2-0-2, 6) on Saturday.
Saturday
UCR v Guadalupe
Herediano v Saprissa
Sunday
Carmelita v Perez Zeledón
Grecia v Santos de Guapiles
Municipal Liberia v Limon
Cartagines v Alajuelense
EL SALVADOR
A mouthwatering encounter between host Isidro Metapan and current champion Alianza on Saturday is the featured match in the second round of 2018 Clausura play. In their last meeting on October 22, 2017 – also at Isidro Metapan – Alianza posted a 2-1 win on goals by Aexander Larin and Luis Hinestroza.
Saturday
Pasaquina v FAS
Isidro Metapan v Alianza
Sonsonate v Dragon
Sunday
Aguila v Santa Tecla
Audaz v Chalatenango
Municipal Limeño v Luis Angel Firpo
HONDURAS
The 2018 Clausura launches Saturday highlighted by a meeting current champion Real España and Vida.
Saturday
Olimpia v Real Sociedad
Real España v Vida
Honduras Progreso v Juticalpa
Sunday
UPNFM v Motagua
Platense v Marathon
JAMAICA
First-place Portmore United (14W-5D-3L, 47 points) will look to snap a two-match winless streak on the road with a Sunday visit to fourth-place Cavalier (9-85-, 35). With 13 goals, Portmore’s Javan East is the Red Stripe Premier League’s top scorer.
Sunday
Montego Bay United v Harbour View
Humble Lions v Boys' Town
Sandals South Coast v Arnett Gardens
Tivoli Gardens v Reno
Cavalier v Portmore United
MEXICO
This weekend, two clubs – Pumas and Leon -- will look to make it three straight wins to start the 2018 Liga MX Clausura season. Each of the other 16 clubs have already dropped points.
Friday
Atlas v Toluca
Puebla v Veracruz
Saturday
Cruz Azul v Leon
Queretaro v Tigres
Monterrey v Club Tijuana
Pachuca v Lobos BUAP
Necaxa v Guadalajara
Sunday
Pumas v Club America
Santos v Morelia
NICARAGUA
Current champion Walter Ferretti will visit Real Esteli on Saturday to kick off its title defense.
Friday
Juventus Managua v Managua
Saturday
Real Madriz v UNAN Managua
Real Esteli v Walter Ferretti
Sunday
Deportivo Ocotal v San Francisco
Diriangen v Chinandega
PANAMA
Entering into the second week of 2018 Clausura play, only three teams are in a position to maintain a perfect record – defending champion Chorrillo FC, Arabe Unido and Alianza. Keep an eye on Saturday’s Plaza Amador-Tauro encounter, both were shutout in their respective openers.
Friday
San Francisco v Chorrillo FC
Saturday
Atletico Veraguense v Alianza
Plaza Amador v Tauro
CA Independiente v Santa Gema
Sporting San Miguelito v Arabe Unido
