Municipal and Aurora Rekindle a Classic Rivalry After 20 Years
Alright, so here’s what’s going down in Guatemalan football—and it’s a big one. Today, Saturday, July 26, a long-dormant rivalry is being brought back to life as Municipal and Aurora face off in what’s being dubbed one of the most highly anticipated matches of the second round of the Apertura 2025. The game is set to kick off at 4:00 PM local time at Estadio El Trébol in Guatemala City.
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Now, what makes this matchup so special isn’t just the teams—it’s the history. This is what fans are calling el Clásico de Antaño , or “the classic of yesteryear.” It hasn’t been seen in Guatemala’s top division in over two decades, ever since Aurora was relegated. Both clubs have deep roots and proud traditions, and their past meetings were always charged with passion, history, and of course, drama.
The setting for today’s clash, Estadio El Trébol, is currently undergoing some renovations—specifically, they’re working on installing new lighting. But for this match, it’s sticking with the usual daytime schedule. So even with some construction around, the show must go on.
Let’s talk form. Municipal, often known as “los rojos,” are coming off a 2-2 draw against Achuapa in their opening match of the tournament. Meanwhile, Aurora—or “los aurinegros”—made a strong return to the big stage by beating Guastatoya 1-0. That win definitely gave them a confidence boost heading into this emotional and historic showdown.
If you’re into stats, here’s a fun one: in the era of short tournaments, these two have faced each other 22 times. Municipal has had the upper hand with 16 wins, while Aurora’s managed 3 victories, and they’ve drawn 3 times. Their last official match was way back in April 2005 at Estadio Mateo Flores, where Municipal secured a 2-0 win thanks to goals by legends Mario Acevedo and Juan Carlos Plata.
So yeah, this isn’t just another league fixture. For older fans, it’s a throwback. For younger fans, it’s a piece of history coming alive. Either way, eyes across Guatemala will be glued to this one. The rivalry may have been paused, but the emotion behind it never really faded—and today, it’s all coming back onto the pitch.
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