Today the first semi-finalist of the 2025 Apertura Tournament is defined! The first match of the quarterfinal return will face Aurora vs Malacateco. In the first leg, the bull team gained a minimal advantage, so they will seek to ensure their place in the semifinals, while the aurinegro team will attempt a comeback.
Aurora vs Malacateco: Where to watch the quarterfinals of the Apertura 2025 Tournament live
It is Wednesday will be high tension in Amatitlán since the semifinalist of Apertura 2025 will be defined. The series between Aurora vs Malacateco It arrives open, with even numbers and a minimal advantage that keeps the hope of both clubs alive. The winner of this match will become the first semi-finalist of the tournament, since this will be the first match of the second leg quarterfinals of the opening tournament.
Where, when and at what time is the game?
The match Aurora vs Malacateco this will be disputed Wednesday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the stadium Guillermo Slowinghouse of the aurinegros. The local team will look for a comeback against the Malacateco bulls. The meeting can be followed live by:
- Television: Tigo Sports Guatemala
- Streaming: Tigo Sports Guatemala App
Minimal advantage for Malacateco
The series comes with an advantage for Malacateco, which won 1-0 in the first leg, a short result but of great strategic value. The pre-match context shows a completely open tie. Although Malacateco arrives with the slightest advantage, Aurora has several arguments to believe in the comeback, especially due to its better performance throughout the regular phase and for defining the series at home.
What Aurora needs to classify
The aurinegro team, led by Saul Philipslost the first leg 1-0, so their options to advance to the semifinals are the following:
- If Aurora wins 1-0, they would qualify by tying 1-1 on aggregate, as they would advance by position in the table.
- Any draw, with goals or without goals, would favor Malacateco, which would advance to the semifinals.
- If the aggregate is 2-2 on aggregate, Aurora would also advance thanks to its better position in the table.
Aurora performance and statistics
Aurora FC started a solid regular season, finishing in fourth place with 39 points. Their numbers reflect a balanced team: 11 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses, with 31 goals scored and 28 conceded. These figures show a competitive team, capable of dominating stretches of the match, but also of resisting in high-pressure scenarios. That consistency is what today sustains the hope of their fans, who are confident in a forceful reaction in the second leg.
Malacateco’s profile
For its part, CD Malacateco comes to this commitment with a more irregular profile, but with great capacity to compete in direct elimination matches. They finished fifth in the table with 31 points, thanks to 10 wins, one draw and 11 losses, scoring 26 goals and conceding 31. Although their defensive numbers have been more vulnerable, the victory in the first leg reinforced their confidence and showed that they know how to play close matches, where efficiency outweighs territorial dominance.
Recent history between both
The recent history between both teams brings an interesting balance to the series. In the two most recent matches before this final phase, each club achieved one victory and no draws were recorded. This reinforces the idea that it is a couple rivalry, without a clear dominator, where small details usually make the difference.
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