Olimpia travels to San Salvador on Tuesday to face Águila in the CONCACAF Central American Cup, with an eye on sealing a spot in the quarterfinals from Group D.
The Honduran champions sit on six points and could secure one of the two berths from the group, while group leader Xelajú MC sits on nine points and is resting for this matchday.
Águila arrives off a 2-0 win over CD Hércules last week when Olimpia had no action, and the Salvadoran side will be looking to capitalize by extending their push toward the knockout rounds.
A victory for Águila would shake up the group standings, pushing the second-place spot to the final date of the group phase on August 27, when Olimpia hosts Xelajú and Águila visits Real Estelí, the latter already eliminated and the current runner-up in the competition.
The last meeting between Olimpia and Águila in the Central American Cup occurred on August 22, 2024, with Águila taking a 2-0 win at the Cuscatlán stadium in San Salvador. Melvin Cartagena and Dixon Rivas provided the goals for the Salvadorans on that day.
Officials for the match hail from Nicaragua and Guatemala: Félix Mójica will be the referee, with A1 Keytzel Corrales and A2 Alfredo Chávez as assistants; Julio Luna from Guatemala is the fourth official.
What to watch: Olimpia will be looking to assert themselves in a group that could still be decided on the last matchday, while Águila aims to rebound from their recent form and keep their knockout-stage hopes alive. The clash adds another Central American derby flavor to the Cup, with regional pride at stake and a clear path to the quarterfinals within reach for the winner.
Summary: A pivotal group-stage clash that could shape who advances to the CONCACAF Central American Cup quarterfinals, featuring Olimpia’s bid to secure advancement and Águila’s push to stay in contention. Positive note: both teams have shown resilience in this competition, and this match could deliver another competitive encounter for fans.