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Football fans in eastern El Salvador have a big match to look forward to this weekend. Luis Ángel Firpo will host Águila on Saturday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Sergio Torres Rivera Stadium in Usulután. The match is part of the 12th round of the Apertura 2026 tournament. 770 AM
Known as the Clásico Oriental, this meeting brings together two clubs with strong ties to the eastern region. Firpo will have the home crowd behind them in the stadium fans call the “Caldera del Diablo.” Águila arrives from San Miguel with its own supporters eager to see how the team responds in a rivalry match.
Their first league meeting this season ended 1–1 in July. This time, Saturday’s game gives both sides another chance to gain ground against a familiar opponent.CD Luis Angel Firpo
Firpo comes into the match after a 3–1 win over Atlético Balboa and a scoreless draw with Cacahuatique. Those results give Firpo a solid platform. However, a derby can turn on one moment: a missed chance, a defensive mistake, or a goal that lifts the crowd.
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The match also opens the second round of league play. Elsewhere on Saturday, Inter Tecla and Isidro Metapán have games scheduled as the competition for the lead continues. For Firpo and Águila, however, the immediate challenge is the one waiting in Usulután. 770 AM
Whether you support the Bulls or the Eagles, the Eastern Classic should bring plenty of energy to the Caldera. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
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