Sun Feb 23 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Olimpia and Marathón Face Off in Crucial Honduran Classic

**Tegucigalpa, Honduras** – The highly anticipated Clásico Nacional between Olimpia and Marathón is underway at the Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés this Sunday. The match, part of the eighth round of the 2025 Clausura Tournament, pits the league-leading Olimpia (16 points) against fifth-placed Marathón (10 points).

Marathón’s president, Orinson Amaya, boldly predicted a 2-1 victory for his team, with goals from Juan Anangonó and Alexy Vega.

Olimpia, under pressure after Real España’s recent win tied them in the standings, needs a win to maintain their top position. The match also holds significance for Olimpia’s Jerry Bengtson, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time leading scorer in the Liga Nacional, currently tied with Wilmer Velásquez at 196 goals. Bengtson, coming off a brace against Motagua, is expected to start.

Both teams have revealed their starting lineups:

**Olimpia:** Edrick Menjívar; Edwin Lobo, Emanuel Hernández, Julián Martínez, Gabriel Araújo; Carlos Pineda, Marcos Montiel, Jorge Álvarez; José Mario Pinto; Jorge Benguché, Jerry Bengtson.

**Marathón:** César Samudio; Allans Vargas, Henry Figueroa, Javier Rivera; José Aguilera, Isaac Castillo, Tomás Sorto, Damin Ramírez; Alexy Vega, Iván López, Juan Anangonó.

Referee Jefferson Escobar will officiate the match, which kicks off at 5:15 PM and will be televised on Deportes TVC. A win for Marathón could propel them into third place in the league standings.

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