The surprising Nicaraguan team ‘shows off’ triumphs against the current monarchs of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama.
MEXICO — Real Esteli has become one of the leading teams of the Concacaf. Nicaragua’s modest squad put together a historic performance against America in the Champions CupHowever, it should not be a surprise to fans who Esteli defeat champions from other countries.
With scores from Byron Bonilla and Marvin Fletes, the ‘Tren’ defeated the Águilas 2-1 and various Nicaraguan media have pointed out the victory of the Esteli as the most important victory of Nicaragua at club level. With his defeat against Esteli, America He joins the champions who have lost against the ‘Kamikaze’.
In recent months, Real Esteli has defeated the champions of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama. In the Concacaf Central American Cup tournament, Esteli He had the opportunity to face some of the best clubs in Central America and had great performances.
Real Estelí defeated América in the first round of the Champions Cup. EFE/ Jorge Torres
The path in the Concacaf Central American Cup of the Esteli It started with a victory over the Xelajúchampion of the Clausura 2023 of the First Division of Guatemala. Esteli They narrowly beat Xelajú with a score from Arley Bonilla.
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A week after beating Xelajú, Esteli defeated 1-0 Olympiada club that has won the last three First Division titles in Honduras. After defeating Olympiad, Esteli defeated FASchampion of the First Division of The Savior. The match against the Salvadoran team ended 2-0 in favor of ‘Tren’.
In the knockout phase of the Concacaf Central American Cup, Real Esteli beat in the Quarterfinals the Saprissacurrent champion of the First Division of Costa Rica. The ‘Tren’ won the first leg 1-0 and in the second leg they got their ticket to the next round by drawing two goals.
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In the semi-finals, Real Esteli left on the road Independentchampion of the First Division of Panama. The Nicaraguans repeated the “dose” they applied to the Saprissa by defeating Independent 1-0 in the first leg and draw two goals in the second leg.
Real Esteli will look for a new historic result next week when he faces the America in the Mexican capital. If the Eagles are eliminated, the ‘Train’ will sign one of the great feats of Concacaf.