This Wednesday marks the beginning of an exciting quarterfinals clash in the 2026 Clausura Tournament as Antigua GFC faces Comunicaciones. The first leg will take place at the Estadio Pensativo in Guatemala. These two teams last met in this stage six years ago, with Antigua emerging victorious with a 3-0 aggregate score.
Match Details: Antigua GFC vs. Comunicaciones
- Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM (Guatemala time)
- Venue: Estadio Pensativo
- Broadcast: Available live on Tigo Sports
Team Previews
Antigua GFC
Antigua GFC, the defending champions, finished the regular season in fifth place with 34 points. They faced a dramatic end to their campaign by drawing 2-2 against Achuapa while conceding two penalties. Notably, Óscar Santis suffered a possible injury, placing his availability for the match in doubt. The team also experienced a recent 3-0 loss to Guastatoya and a 2-1 victory against Malacateco.
Comunicaciones
Comunicaciones, having navigated away from relegation risks, made several lineup changes under coach Marco Antonio Figueroa prior to the playoffs. They concluded the regular season with a close 1-0 loss to Malacateco but had earlier secured a win against the same team. They will be looking to recover key players except for Marco Domínguez, who remains sidelined due to an injury.
Recent Head-to-Head Results
| Date | Match Result |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | Comunicaciones 0-1 Antigua GFC |
| January 29, 2026 | Antigua GFC 1-0 Comunicaciones |
| November 16, 2025 | Antigua GFC 3-1 Comunicaciones |
| September 13, 2025 | Comunicaciones 0-3 Antigua GFC |
| March 29, 2025 | Antigua GFC 1-1 Comunicaciones |
Upcoming Matches
The second leg of the quarterfinal tie between Antigua GFC and Comunicaciones is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This crucial fixture will take place at Estadio Cementos Progreso.
