In a traditional day for Alajuelense, Alajuelense defeated Saprissa 3-1 on Saturday in the last match of the 2025 Apertura Tournament, crowning them champions of Costa American football and earning their 31st name.

Alajuelense imposed their design in the regional derby with a strong social effectiveness, earning a traditional victory at Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, the setting for a lively and high-intensity last.

After a protective error by Mexican winger Ronaldo Cisneros to capitalize on with a specific folder, Alajuelense, under the control of Oscar Ramirez, opened the scoring in the 26th minute.

Midfielder Alejandro Bran had the opportunity to improve the prospect a few minutes later, but Esteban Alvarado, Saprissa goalkeeper, accidentally hit his shot over the bar.

supremacy of Alajuelense in middle

Alajuelense were dominant, particularly in controlling Saprissa's midfield and continually dictating the game's pace for significant chunks of the first half.

Liga Deportiva Alajuelense was able to instill more threat in the opposing charges area thanks to intensity and military discipline.

Before time, Saprissa adapts and equalizes.

But, Saprissa, led by Vladimir Quesada and despite Alajuelense's dominance, persevered and slowly grew into the sport.

Fidel Escobar, a midfielder from Panama, led a number of attacking work and forced Alajuelense goalkeeper Byron Mora to make a stunning save with a powerful photo.

At the conclusion of the first quarter, their perseverance was eventually paid off. The goalkeeper could not stop Kenay Myrie's magnificent bicycle kick, which tied the score at 1-1.

La Liga owned the next quarter.

Alajuelense resurrected their strength and aggression in unpleasant transitions in the second quarter, tipping the balance once more in their favor.

The decisive moment of the match was in the 73rd minute when Alajuelense took a strong shot from Bran and the game fell drop in the six-yard box. Midfielder Fernando Pinar made no mistake, leading 2-1 and causing euphoria at the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. A beautiful goal in the end, and the title secured. In the final moments, Saprissa attempted to answer, but the Alajuelense security held a strong defense and was well-positioned. With a long-range howler that gave Alajuelense no chance in the 83rd moment, Antony Hernandez sealed Alajuelense's championship and a new chapter in Costa Rican soccer.

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