High-stakes Group B meeting between CD Marathón and Alianza FC

Both sides enter the meeting with the opportunity of clinching a Quarterfinals berth.

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras – The Group Stage of the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup continues on Wednesday with CD Marathón hosting Alianza FC at Estadio Francisco Morazán in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

The match marks the second time the clubs meet in the Group Stage of the Central American Cup. Marathón secured a 1-0 victory over Alianza in the 2024 edition of the tournament.

Marathón arrives to the match unbeaten in the 2026 Central American Cup, having recorded a win and a draw. In its most recent fixture, Los Verdolagas defeated Antigua GFC 3-0 on the road in Guatemala, with Nicolás Messiniti, Yairo Moreno, and Damin Ramírez scoring to secure the three points.

Marathón can secure a spot in the Quarterfinals with a win if CS Herediano fails to win its match against Real Estelí.

Alianza will look to recover after suffering a loss in its most recent match. The Salvadorian club will play its fourth and final Group Stage match in search of a third win, currently possessing a record of two wins and a loss. Notably, with a win Alianza would secure its place in the Quarterfinals.

Opta Facts: CD Marathón vs. Alianza FC (SLV)

• CD Marathón and Alianza FC (SLV) will meet for the second time in the Concacaf Central American Cup. Their only previous encounter came in the final Group Stage match of the 2024 edition, when the Honduran side earned a 1-0
• Alianza FC (SLV) could secure qualification to the next round of the Concacaf Central American Cup with a win over CD Marathón. The Salvadoran club currently has six points, while the Honduran side, its closest challenger in the group, sits on four.
• Francis Castillo (Alianza FC - SLV) has the highest average ball-carry progression in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, advancing 5 meters per carry on average.
• Alianza FC (SLV) has the third-youngest average starting lineup in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, with an average age of 27 years and 194 days, behind only UMECIT FC (26 years, 181 days) and Plaza Amador (26 years, 173 days).
• Leonardo Menjívar (Alianza FC - SLV) and Yairo Moreno (CD Marathón) are tied among the tournament leaders in fouls won in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup, with 10 each, alongside Javier Murillo (UMECIT FC).