Alajuelense and Xelajú MC Face Off in Copa Centroamericana Final

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica – LD Alajuelense will host CSD Xelajú MC in the first leg of the 2025 Copa Centroamericana final at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto on November 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

This match marks the first meeting between the two clubs in this tournament. Alajuelense, the defending champions, aims to secure their seventh international title, having qualified for their third consecutive final after a strong showing in the preliminary rounds.

Coached by Óscar Ramírez, Alajuelense finished the group stage with three wins and one defeat, and advanced past Olimpia in the semifinals through a tense penalty shootout. The team has a powerful mix of seasoned players and emerging talents looking to dominate the first match.

Xelajú, under the leadership of Amarini Villatoro, aims to make history by winning their first title in a Concacaf tournament. The Guatemalan side reached the final after overcoming Real España in the semifinals, also via penalties, following a close contest.

Alajuelense’s strong home support provides an additional advantage in this matchup. The team is determined to impose their playing style from the kickoff and build a favorable outcome for the return leg. Meanwhile, Xelajú hopes to withstand the pressure and leverage their solid performance throughout the tournament.

The significance of this final extends beyond just the trophy; the winner will earn a direct spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16.

For viewers in the United States, the match will be available on FOX Sports, TUDN, and streaming platforms like ViX and Fubo Sports.