2017–18 F.C. Motagua season

Motagua
2017–18 season
Chairman	Eduardo Atala
Manager	Diego Vásquez
Stadium	Nacional; Carlos Miranda; Emilio Williams Agasse
Apertura	Runners-up
Clausura	Runners-up
Supercup	Winners
CONCACAF Champions League	Round of 16
Top goalscorer	League: Castillo (23); All: Castillo (23)
	All statistics correct as of 19 May 2018.

The 2017–18 season was F.C. Motagua's 67th season in existence and the club's 52nd consecutive season in the top fight of Honduran football. As winners of both Apertura and Clausura last season, the club was looking for their 16th and 17th league title. They also competed for the 2017 Honduran Supercup and the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League. No Honduran Cup competition was scheduled from the Federation this season.

Overview

Coach Diego Vásquez lead the team for his 8th consecutive tournament. Due to the incidents occurred on last season's final match where four people lost their lives, the Discipline Commission decided to ban the Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino for nine games. This implied the entire home schedule for the Apertura regular season.^[1] The penalty was later reduced to five games after an appeal.^[2] On 1 June, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho announced in a video through his social media that he would be visiting Honduras in July to play an exhibition match between the contenders of the Honduran Superclásico.^[3] It was announced later however, that the match was changed to be played against Real C.D. España instead.^[4] Decision taken to avoid a conflict between the two Barra bravas which are known for their fierce and often dangerous rivalry. On 30 July, Ronaldinho played in front of thousands at Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino wearing both teams' jerseys on each half.^[5] He generated the two assists that gave a historic 0–2 win to Real España.^[6] The game served also as a farewell to Amado Guevara, a club's longtime prominent figure.^[7] On 2 August, Motagua defeated C.D. Marathón 2–1 at Estadio Francisco Morazán to obtain the 2017 Honduran Supercup. On 31 December, Uruguayan newspaper Ovación selected the best clubs, the best players and the best coaches in the American leagues for 2017. For Honduras, Motagua, Román Castillo and Diego Vásquez were all chosen^[8]

Motagua started the Apertura tournament playing outside Tegucigalpa due to the suspension of their stadium because of the incidents occurred last season. On 9 September, Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse, a newly opened venue in Choluteca, hosted a league match for the first time in the 1–1 against Olimpia, in another edition of the Superclásico.^[9] On 23 November, the club finished in second position and advanced directly to the semifinals. Once in the semifinals, the club faced city neighbors Olimpia, being the 11th time in league history that these two meet at this stage. With a 3–3 aggregate score, Motagua advanced thanks to their better regular season record over Olimpia. The final series were played against Real España and the club failed in obtaining their third straight league title.

In the Clausura tournament, Motagua started with an away victory against Lobos UPNFM at Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse. Just like in the Apertura, Motagua had to play their first couple of games outside their ground; this time because of the events taking place at Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino for the new presidential term. On 28 March, the Argentinian midfilder Santiago Vergara died from leukemia at the age of 26.^[10] After completing the 18 regular season rounds, the team finished 2nd and qualified directly to the semifinals for their 8th consecutive time and their 26th overall. In the semifinals, the team faced city neighbors Olimpia for another Honduran Superclásico meeting. Motagua, once again, managed to eliminate their bitter rivals^[11] and advanced to their 4th consecutive final for the first time in their league history. On 19 May, after a 1–1 aggregate score against C.D. Marathón, the championship had to be decided in penalty shoot-outs. Marcelo Pereira and Reinieri Mayorquín missed their chances and the club lost the title.^[12] With two finals reached in the 2017–18 season, Motagua qualified to the 2018 CONCACAF League.

Kits

The 2017–18 home, away and third kits were published on 22 July.^[13]

Manufacturer		Main sponsor
Joma		Pepsi
Home	Away	Alternative	Goalkeeper

Players

Transfers in

Player	Contract date	Moving from
Walter Martínez	15 June 2017^[14]	Marathón
Eddie Hernández	26 June 2017^[15]	Deportes Tolima
Deybi Flores	26 June 2017	Vancouver Whitecaps
Raúl Santos	6 July 2017^[16]	Vida
Germán Mayenfisch	12 January 2018^[17]	Deportivo Mandiyú
Javier Estupiñán	16 January 2018^[18]	Olimpia

Transfers out

Player	Released date	Moving to
Santiago Vergara	28 May 2017	Hiatus
Martín Pucheta	19 June 2017	San Lorenzo
Irvin Reyna	29 June 2017	UPNFM
Cristian Hernández	7 July 2017	Valle
Maylor Núñez	2 January 2018	Valle
Henry Güity	2 January 2018	Valle
Eddie Hernández	8 January 2018^[19]	Irtysh Pavlodar
Marlon Licona	12 January 2018^[20]	Honduras Progreso

Squad

Statistics as of 19 May 2018
Only league matches into account

No.	Pos.	Player name	Date of birth and age	Games played			Goals scored
				< 16/17	17/18	Total	< 16/17	17/18	Total
1	GK	Harold Fonseca	(1993-10-08)8 October 1993 (aged 23)	16	7	23	0	0	0
2	DF	Juan Montes	(1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 31)	131	43	174	8	2	10
3	DF	Henry Figueroa	(1992-12-28)28 December 1992 (aged 24)	129	30	159	2	1	3
5	DF	Marcelo Pereira	(1995-05-27)27 May 1995 (aged 22)	50	22	72	3	1	4
6	MF	Reinieri Mayorquín	(1989-07-13)13 July 1989 (aged 27)	110	36	146	8	2	10
7	MF	Carlos Discua	(1984-09-27)27 September 1984 (aged 32)	182	39	221	49	3	52
8	FW	Walter Martínez	(1991-03-26)26 March 1991 (aged 26)	0	37	37	0	8	8
9	FW	Román Castillo	(1991-11-26)26 November 1991 (aged 25)	98	40	138	53	23	76
10	MF	Erick Andino	(1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 27)	70	26	96	25	1	26
11	FW	Marco Vega	(1987-04-14)14 April 1987 (aged 30)	37	33	70	8	7	15
12	MF	Raúl Santos	(1992-08-02)2 August 1992 (aged 24)	0	27	27	0	0	0
14	FW	Eddie Hernández	(1991-02-27)27 February 1991 (aged 26)	53	10	63	18	5	23
14	MF	Germán Mayenfisch	(1993-07-05)5 July 1993 (aged 23)	0	11	11	0	0	0
15	FW	Denilson Castillo	(1998-04-29)29 April 1998 (aged 19)	2	1	3	0	0	0
16	MF	Héctor Castellanos	(1992-12-28)28 December 1992 (aged 24)	73	35	108	1	0	1
17	MF	Denil Maldonado	(1998-05-25)25 May 1998 (aged 19)	4	3	7	0	0	0
18	DF	Wilmer Crisanto	(1989-06-24)24 June 1989 (aged 28)	132	39	171	12	4	16
19	GK	Jonathan Rougier	(1987-10-29)29 October 1987 (aged 29)	20	35	55	0	0	0
21	FW	Foslyn Grant	(1998-10-04)4 October 1998 (aged 18)	16	1	17	1	0	1
22	FW	Javier Estupiñán	(1984-02-08)8 February 1984 (aged 33)	0	19	19	0	4	4
23	MF	Deybi Flores	(1996-06-16)16 June 1996 (aged 21)	27	13	40	0	0	0
24	DF	Omar Elvir	(1989-09-28)28 September 1989 (aged 27)	197	22	219	8	2	10
25	GK	Marlon Licona	(1991-02-09)9 February 1991 (aged 26)	67	3	70	0	0	0
26	DF	Harrinson Bernárdez	(1997-05-14)14 May 1997 (aged 20)	3	1	4	0	0	0
27	DF	Félix Crisanto	(1990-09-09)9 September 1990 (aged 26)	64	35	99	5	0	5
28	MF	Kevin Castro	(1998-10-09)9 October 1998 (aged 18)	0	0	0	0	0	0
29	MF	Edgardo Meléndez	(1993-09-11)11 September 1993 (aged 23)	0	0	0	0	0	0
30	MF	Henry Güity	(1996-06-24)24 June 1996 (aged 21)	4	0	4	0	0	0
31	DF	Klifox Bernárdez	(1997-05-14)14 May 1997 (aged 20)	26	13	39	0	0	0
32	DF	Maylor Núñez	(1996-07-05)5 July 1996 (aged 20)	2	0	2	0	0	0
34	FW	Kevin López	(1996-02-03)3 February 1996 (aged 21)	69	16	85	10	2	12
35	DF	Cristopher Meléndez	(1997-11-25)25 November 1997 (aged 19)	7	8	15	0	0	0
Manager		Diego Vásquez	(1971-07-03)3 July 1971 (aged 45)	23 November 2013–
RESERVES TEAM
No.	Pos.	Player name	Date of birth and age	Games played			Goals scored
				< 16/17	17/18	T	< 16/17	17/18	T
36	DF	Roy Rodríguez	(2000-04-08)8 April 2000 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
37	MF	Óscar Romero	(1999-02-23)23 February 1999 (aged 18)	0	0	0	0	0	0
38	MF	Marvin Ávila	(2002-03-09)9 March 2002 (aged 15)	0	0	0	0	0	0
39	FW	Ángel Barrios	(2000-10-27)27 October 2000 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
40	DF	Melker Félix	(2000-06-20)20 June 2000 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
41	MF	Jack Baptiste	(1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 17)	0	7	7	0	0	0
42	DF	Deban López	(1998-10-03)3 October 1998 (aged 18)	0	0	0	0	0	0
43	MF	Mario Arguijo	(1999-03-31)31 March 1999 (aged 18)	0	0	0	0	0	0
44	DF	Albert Galindo	(2000-10-21)21 October 2000 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
45	MF	Jessem Ortega	(1999-02-16)16 February 1999 (aged 18)	0	0	0	0	0	0
46	MF	Omar Canales	(1999-09-02)2 September 1999 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
47	FW	Josué Villafranca	(1999-12-16)16 December 1999 (aged 17)	1	0	1	0	0	0
48	FW	Asaf Cacho	(2000-07-27)27 July 2000 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
49	MF	Juan Gómez	(2000-04-03)3 April 2000 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
50	MF	Jonathan Galo	(1998-02-10)10 February 1998 (aged 19)	0	0	0	0	0	0
51	FW	Erick Gonzales	(2001-05-23)23 May 2001 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
52	MF	Kevin Escoto	(1999-06-20)20 June 1999 (aged 18)	0	0	0	0	0	0
53	MF	César Romero	(1999-01-19)19 January 1999 (aged 18)	2	1	3	0	0	0
54	MF	Everson López	(2000-11-03)3 November 2000 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
55	MF	Bayron Varela	(2000-07-01)1 July 2000 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
56	MF	Francisco Paz	(2001-03-14)14 March 2001 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
57	MF	Jonathan Núñez	(2001-11-26)26 November 2001 (aged 15)	0	0	0	0	0	0
58	FW	Kenneth Martínez	(2000-02-26)26 February 2000 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
59	GK	Axell Bonilla	(2000-01-10)10 January 2000 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
60	GK	Alex Rivera	(2000-07-20)20 July 2000 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
61	MF	Allan Villalta	(1999-10-22)22 October 1999 (aged 17)	0	0	0	0	0	0
62	MF	Fernando Castillo	(2000-12-18)18 December 2000 (aged 16)	0	0	0	0	0	0
63	MF	Bayron Arzú	(1998-02-10)10 February 1998 (aged 19)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Goalkeeper's action

As of 19 May 2018

Goalkeeper	Years evaluated	Games	Goals	Per.
Jonathan Rougier	2017–2018	55	58	1.055
Harold Fonseca	2011–2015, 2016–2018	23	28	1.217
Marlon Licona	2010–2017	70	86	1.229
Wilmer Crisanto (emergent)	2018	1	1	1.000

Results

All times are local CST unless stated otherwise

Preseason and friendlies

13 July 2017 Friendly	Motagua	2–0	Vida	Tela, Atlántida
	Vega Hernández	Report		Stadium: Tío Dolmo Field
Note: F.C. Motagua played their first preseason game.

16 July 2017 Friendly	New Orleans Stars	0–0 (2–1 p)	Motagua	New Orleans, United States
20:00				Stadium: Behrman Stadium Attendance: ~5,000
Note: The team New Orleans Stars is mainly composed of Honduran footballers who migrated to New Orleans.

21 July 2017 Friendly	Alajuelense	3–0	Motagua	Heredia, Costa Rica
19:15	Barrantes 1' Cordero 30' (pen.) Guevara 89'	permanent dead link] Report		Stadium: Estadio Eladio Rosabal Cordero Referee: Juan Calderón (CRC) Starting XI 21 – Rougier 10 – Andino 14 – Hernández 37 – Montes 43 – Santos 50 – Mayorquín 52 – Vega 53 – Castellanos 54 – Maldonado 55 – Bernárdez 61 – López
Note: This was the first F.C. Motagua's visit to Costa Rica and to Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in particular since 29 September 2011 for the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League.

23 July 2017 Friendly	Saprissa	2–2	Motagua	San José, Costa Rica
11:00	Angulo 24' Bengtson 83'	Report	44' Andino 47' Bernárdez	Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá Referee: Jeffrey Solís (CRC) Starting XI 27 – Licona 10 – Andino 37 – Montes 48 – Crisanto 50 – Mayorquín 51 – H. Bernárdez 52 – Vega 53 – Castellanos 55 – K. Bernárdez 58 – Meléndez 61 – López
Note: F.C. Motagua returned the visit to Deportivo Saprissa after they played in 2015 for the Copa Ciclón.

25 July 2017 Friendly	Santos de Guápiles	0–0	Motagua	Guápiles, Costa Rica
20:00		Report		Stadium: Estadio Ebal Rodríguez Referee: Franklin Angulo (CRC) Starting XI 21 – Rougier 10 – Erick Andino 14 – Hernández 37 – Montes 46 – Flores 48 – Crisanto 50 – Mayorquín 51 – H. Bernárdez 54 – Maldonado 55 – K. Bernárdez 61 – López
Note: This game marked the end of F.C. Motagua's trip to Costa Rica which ended with a 0–2–1 record. It was the first ever encounter against Santos de Guápiles F.C.. The Estadio Ebal Rodríguez inaugurated its artificial lights this night.

28 July 2017 Friendly	León Libertador	1–9	Motagua	Choluteca, Choluteca
19:00	undisclosed	Report	Castillo Andino Hernández Vega López ?' (o.g.) undisclosed	Stadium: Cancha La Libertad
Note: This game served as the first match played over the newly installed artificial grass.

30 July 2017 Friendly	Motagua	0–2	Real España	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00		Report	55' Cardozo 74' Tejeda	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 46' 2 – Montes 79' 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 66' 10 – Ronaldinho 44' 11 – Vega 60' 16 – Castellanos 79' 20 – Guevara 40' 21 – Andino 60' 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 6 – Mayorquín 40' 34 – López 44' 25 – Licona 46' 8 – Martínez 60' 14 – Hernández 60' 18 – W. Crisanto 66' 23 – Flores 79' 17 – Maldonado 79'
Note: Superstar Ronaldinho played in Honduras for the first time in a match so-called 'Partido por La Paz' (Game for peace). Midfielder Amado Guevara, who retired in 2015 also took part.

13 January 2018 Friendly	Broncos del Sur	0–1	Motagua	Choluteca, Choluteca
15:00		Report	20' Discua	Stadium: Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse Referee: Starting XI 25 – Licona 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 16 – Castellanos 27 – Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez 34 – López
Note: This was F.C. Motagua's first and only practicing match before the start of the Clausura tournament. These two teams haven't face since 6 May 2001 (0–0) for the 2000–01 season.

24 February 2018 Friendly	Rio Grande Valley	2–5	Motagua	Edinburg, United States
19:00	20' Garza 37'	Report	4' López 10' Mayenfisch 13' Vega 64' Discua 69' Castillo	Stadium: H-E-B Park Referee: Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 10 – Andino 11 – Vega 12 – Santos 14 – Mayenfisch 17 – Maldonado 18 – W. Crisanto 22 – Estupiñán 24 – Elvir 31 – Bernárdez 34 – López Substitutes 8 – Martínez 5 – Pereira 9 – Castillo 6 – Mayorquín 2 – Montes 27 – F. Crisanto 7 – Discua
Note: Rio Grande Valley FC Toros plays in the United Soccer League. The match served as preparation for F.C. Motagua's contention at the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League.

Apertura

6 August 2017 Week 1	Motagua	1–1	Real Sociedad	Comayagua, Comayagua
15:00	Martínez 88'	Report	53' Martínez	Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda Attendance: 3,228 Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 56' 6 – Mayorquín 64' 7 – Discua 10 – Andino 71' 11 – Vega 23 – Flores 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 18 – W. Crisanto 56' 9 – Castillo 64' 8 – Martínez 71'
Note: Midfielder Walter Martínez made his debut scoring the only goal for F.C. Motagua this afternoon. Román Castillo returned after his injury last season. This marks the first game for Motagua outside Tegucigalpa due to the 5-game suspension of their stadium because of the incidents last season.

13 August 2017 Week 2	Juticalpa	2–2	Motagua	Juticalpa, Olancho
14:00	Lanza 6' Ocampo 85'	Report	68' Figueroa 89' Vega	Stadium: Estadio Juan Ramón Brevé Vargas Attendance: 4,045 Referee: Ángel Cruz Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 10 – Andino 14 – Hernández 18 – W. Crisanto 75' 23 – Flores 27 – F. Crisanto 46' 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 11 – Vega 46' 12 – Santos 46' 8 – Martínez 75'
Note: Defender Raúl Santos made his debut for F.C. Motagua. Henry Figueroa scored his third goal for Motagua and his first one since 20 November 2014.

2 September 2017 Week 3	Motagua	1–0	Marathón	Comayagua, Comayagua
18:00	Vega 44'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda Attendance: 2,695 Referee: Nelson Salgado Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 26' 8 – Martínez 70' 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 11 – Vega 90' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 18 – Crisanto 26' 23 – Flores 70' 21 – Grant 90'
Note: The game was rescheduled from 20 August due to a referees' strike. F.C. Motagua defeated C.D. Marathón exactly one month after their win at the 2017 Honduran Supercup. With the win, Motagua reached the top of the standings for the first time since week 6 in the Apertura 2016.

26 August 2017 Week 4	Honduras Progreso	2–3	Motagua	El Progreso, Yoro
19:15	Martínez 4' Delgado 28'	Report	37' Andino 59' Castillo 61' Mayorquín	Stadium: Estadio Humberto Micheletti Attendance: 1,159 Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 34' 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 10 – Andino 77' 11 – Vega 23 – Flores 46' 27 – Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 9 – Castillo 34' 16 – Castellanos 46' 12 – Santos 77'
Note: F.C. Motagua hasn't lost to C.D. Honduras Progreso since 30 August 2015 (4–1 at El Progreso); since then the record stands as 8–4–0. In this game, striker Román Castillo reached 100 appearances wearing the Motagua's jersey.

9 September 2017 Week 5	Motagua	1–1	Olimpia	Choluteca, Choluteca
18:00	Castillo 42'	Report	3' Costly	Stadium: Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse Attendance: 5,545 Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 66' 10 – Andino 75' 11 – Vega 85' 16 – Castellanos 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 14 – Hernández 66' 8 – Martínez 75' 18 – W. Crisanto 85'
Note: Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse hosted a Liga Nacional match for the first time. It was also the 8th time in history the Honduran Superclásico was played outside Tegucigalpa. Furthermore, the score 1–1 became the most repeated result between these two with 43 times.

14 September 2017 Week 6	Motagua	0–0	Vida	Comayagua, Comayagua
19:00		Report		Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda Attendance: 1,487 Referee: Armando Castro Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 63' 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 71' 31 – Bernárdez 35 – Meléndez Substitutes 11 – Vega 46' 8 – Martínez 63' 27 – F. Crisanto 71'
Note: This result marked the first scoreless game for F.C. Motagua since their 4–0 away loss against C.D. Real Sociedad on 19 February 2017.

17 September 2017 Week 7	Motagua	2–1	Real España	Comayagua, Comayagua
16:00	Hernández 66' Crisanto 86'	Report	18' Benavídez	Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda Attendance: 3,744 Referee: Orlando Hernández Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 46' 11 – Vega 65' 16 – Castellanos 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 8 – Martínez 46' 18 – W. Crisanto 46' 14 – Hernández 65'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua reached 21 unbeaten league games, matching up with the third longest streak obtained between 1998 and 1999 (12–9–0). This game also represents the last match playing outside Tegucigalpa after complying with the punishment imposed by the league.

24 September 2017 Week 8	Platense	4–3	Motagua	Puerto Cortés, Cortés
15:00	Hay 66' Castillo 80' Aguilar 88' Figueroa 90'	Report	16' 56' Hernández 58' Castillo	Stadium: Estadio Excélsior Attendance: 1,695 Referee: Erick Andino Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 75' 8 – Martínez 59' 9 – Castillo 14 – Hernández 68' 16 – Castellanos 27 – Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 23 – Flores 59' 11 – Vega 68' 10 – Andino 75'
Note: Jorge Lozano, a former F.C. Motagua player, made his debut as a coach in the league with Platense F.C. as interim. Motagua burned out a 3-goal advantage. It was the first defeat since 19 February 2017, losing a unbeaten streak of 21 games, the club's third longest.

27 September 2017 Week 9	Motagua	1–1	UPNFM	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
19:00	Hernández 65'	Report	73' Róchez	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 2,912 Referee: José Zelaya Starting XI 19 – Rougier 46' 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 46' 9 – Castillo 14 – Hernández 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 75' 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 25 – Licona 46' 10 – Andino 46' 27 – F. Crisanto 75'
Note: This was F.C. Motagua's first home game at Tegucigalpa since 28 May 2017 and the first ever encounter against Lobos UPNFM.

1 October 2017 Week 10	Real Sociedad	0–2	Motagua	Tocoa, Colón
14:00		Report	7' Castillo 37' Vega	Stadium: Estadio Francisco Martínez Durón Attendance: 1,133 Referee: Héctor Rodríguez Starting XI 25 – Licona 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 63' 11 – Vega 70' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – Crisanto 82' 31 – K. Bernárdez 35 – Meléndez Substitutes 8 – Martínez 63' 24 – Elvir 70' 38 – H. Bernárdez 82'
Note: After 11 unsuccessful attempts, F.C. Motagua were finally able to obtain a victory at Estadio Francisco Martínez Durón for the first time since C.D. Real Sociedad's promotion in 2012. Motagua had 4 players called out for the Honduras national football team and finished this game with 9 men after two players were ejected. Left winger Omar Elvir reappeared after his injury last May. Defender Harrinson Bernárdez reappeared since 29 October 2016.

15 October 2017 Week 11	Motagua	3–2	Juticalpa	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Elvir 10' Hernández 30' Vega 90+4'	Report	34' Padilla 90+5' (o.g.) Elvir	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 4,467 Referee: Nelson Salgado Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 86' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 14 – Hernández 74' 18 – W. Crisanto 74' 23 – Flores 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 11 – Vega 74' 35 – Meléndez 74' 17 – Maldonado 86'
Note: F.C. Motagua returned to action after a 2-week break due to the World Cup qualifying matches. Defender Omar Elvir scored for and against his club. Youngster Denil Maldonado appeared for the first time this season substituting injured Marcelo Pereira. With the win, Motagua improved to second position.

21 October 2017 Week 12	Marathón	1–2	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
15:30	Arboleda 45+5' (pen.)	Report	80' Castillo 90' Crisanto	Stadium: Estadio Yankel Rosenthal Attendance: 4,104 Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 46' 14 – Hernández 17' 16 – Castellanos 76' 18 – W. Crisanto 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 8 – Martínez 17' 11 – Vega 46' 23 – Flores 76'
Note: Left winger Omar Elvir reached 200 league appearances with F.C. Motagua. Forward Eddie Hernández suffered a cheekbone fracture and is expected to be out of action for one month. This marked the first time in league history that Motagua defeated C.D. Marathón in four consecutive games.

26 October 2017 Week 13	Motagua	1–0	Honduras Progreso	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
19:00	Castillo 6'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 2,377 Referee: Saíd Martínez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 88' 7 – Discua 77' 9 – Castillo 11 – Vega 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 81' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 8 – Martínez 77' 34 – López 81' 23 – Flores 88'
Note: This fourth straight win allowed F.C. Motagua to keep the first position in the standings. Forward Kevin López made his season's debut.

29 October 2017 Week 14	Olimpia	0–0	Motagua	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00		Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 9,224 Referee: Armando Castro Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 86' 7 – Discua 90' 9 – Castillo 11 – Vega 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 89' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 23 – Flores 86' 34 – López 89' 8 – Martínez 90'
Note: With the scoreless tie, the 0–0 (along with 1–1) became the most repeated result in the Honduran Superclásico with 43 times. Additionally, this was the fifth time in a row these two finished leveled, establishing a new record. The game was stained with controversy as the assistant referee disallowed a goal for Motagua due to a questionable foul in the area.

5 November 2017 Week 15	Vida	2–1	Motagua	La Ceiba, Atlántida
15:00	Palacios 51' Moncada 64'	Report	42' Discua	Stadium: Estadio Nilmo Edwards Attendance: 3,082 Referee: Ángel Cruz Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 6 – Mayorquín 68' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – Crisanto 24 – Elvir 31 – Bernárdez 78' 35 – Meléndez Substitutes 34 – López 68' 8 – Martínez 78'
Note: Carlos Discua scored his first goal of the season, and his first one since 28 May 2017 reaching a total of 50 goals with F.C. Motagua. With the defeat, the club lost the opportunity to stay at the top of the standings.

18 November 2017 Week 16	Real España	3–2	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
19:00	Altamirano 10' Delgado 55' Vuelto 67' (pen.)	Report	7' 74' Castillo	Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano Attendance: 2,540 Referee: Héctor Rodríguez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 6 – Mayorquín 69' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 11 – Vega 59' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – Crisanto 24 – Elvir 35 – Meléndez Substitutes 8 – Martínez 59' 34 – López 69'
Note: The game was originally scheduled to be played on 9 November but Real C.D. España requested to postpone due to some repairs being performed at Estadio Francisco Morazán. It was the first game for F.C. Motagua at Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano since November 2014. Forward Román Castillo scored his first double since April 2017.

12 November 2017 Week 17	Motagua	5–1	Platense	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Vega 31' Crisanto 45+1' (pen.) Martínez 50' 53' Castillo 90'	Report	63' Álvarez	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 2,929 Referee: Nelson Salgado Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 6 – Mayorquín 76' 8 – Martínez 87' 9 – R. Castillo 11 – Vega 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – Crisanto 86' 24 – Elvir 35 – Meléndez Substitutes 23 – Flores 76' 34 – López 86' 15 – D. Castillo 87'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua improved to second position. They also finished unbeaten at home in the regular season with 5 wins and 4 draws. Midfielder Walter Martínez scored his first double for the club. They also scored 5+ goals again since November 2015 (7–1 v Real C.D. España).

23 November 2017 Week 18	UPNFM	0–1	Motagua	Comayagua, Comayagua
19:00		Report	52' Elvir	Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda Attendance: 2,631 Referee: Saíd Martínez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 71' 9 – Castillo 83' 11 – Vega 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 86' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 23 – Flores 71' 14 – Hernández 83' 34 – López 86'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua finished second place in the regular season for their 20th time. They also clinched direct qualification to the semifinals. This game was played three days prior the 2017 elections.

20 December 2017 Semifinals	Olimpia	2–0	Motagua	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
15:00	Estupiñán 79' López 90+5' (pen.)	Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: Closed gates Referee: Saíd Martínez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 82' 11 – Vega 14 – Hernández 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 69' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 23 – Flores 46' 34 – López 69' 8 – Martínez 82'
Note: F.C. Motagua and Club Deportivo Olimpia will face in this stage for their 11th time, having Motagua advanced in six from the previous ten. The match was scheduled to be played on 14 December, however, it was suspended due to the violent incidents occurred in the other semifinal between Real C.D. España and C.D. Marathón. The National Police Department informed that there was a lack of security guarantees. The game was finally played on 20 December on closed doors, an unprecedented fact in this derby. The club played after 27 days of inactivity due to the political crisis that sequel from the 2017 presidential elections.

23 December 2017 Semifinals	Motagua	3–1	Olimpia	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
15:00	Vega 48' Castillo 55' 74'	Report	3' Velásquez	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: Closed gates Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 21' 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 46' 9 – Castillo 11 – Vega 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 46' 24 – Elvir Substitutes 27 – F. Crisanto 21' 34 – López 46' 6 – Mayorquín 46'
Note: With a 3–3 aggregated score, F.C. Motagua advanced to their third straight final thanks to their better regular season record. Motagua recovered from a 0–3 disadvantage in aggregate to score three unanswered goals in the last 45 minutes of play.

27 December 2017 Final	Real España	2–0	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
17:30	Vuelto 36' 76'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano Attendance: 8,192 Referee: Héctor Rodríguez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 64' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 16 – Castellanos 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez 46' 34 – López 82' Substitutes 11 – Vega 46' 23 – Flores 64' 18 – W. Crisanto 82'
Note: F.C. Motagua and Real C.D. España will play their 7th final in history, having won three each in the previous six. Real España requested to play at Estadio Francisco Morazán but this stadium was suspended due to the riots occurred in the semifinals. Darixon Vuelto scored twice to give Real España a two goals advantage in the first leg.

30 December 2017 Final	Motagua	2–1 (a.e.t.)	Real España	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Castillo 62' 73' (pen.)	Report	108' Tejeda	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 13,052 Referee: Saíd Martínez Starting XI 25 – Licona 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 11 – Vega 46' 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 60' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 14 – Hernández 46' 8 – Martínez 46' 34 – López 60'
Note: This was the first time in league history that a tournament concluded one day before New Year's Eve. With a 3–2 aggregate score, Real C.D. España defeated F.C. Motagua. Forward Román Castillo scored twice to finish as the tournament's top goalscorer with 13 goals.

Clausura

21 January 2018 Week 1	UPNFM	1–2	Motagua	Choluteca, Choluteca
15:00	Róchez 90'	Report	37' Vega 85' Estupiñán	Stadium: Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse Attendance: 3,911 Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 81' 10 – Andino 63' 11 – Vega 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 79' 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 6 – Mayorquín 63' 14 – Mayenfisch 79' 22 – Estupiñán 81'
Note: F.C. Motagua played their first Clausura game after just three weeks of rest from the previous tournament. It was their second official game at Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse in history. After 13 months of inactivity due to a long injury, goalkeeper Harold Fonseca reappeared in the initial lineup. Midfielder Germán Mayenfisch and forward Javier Estupiñán made their official debut with the club; this last one scoring a goal.

24 January 2018 Week 2	Motagua	2–0	Real Sociedad	Choluteca, Choluteca
19:00	Peña 76' (o.g.) Castillo 78'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse Attendance: 5,277 Referee: Nelson Salgado Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 65' 11 – Vega 58' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 76' 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 22 – Estupiñán 58' 14 – Mayenfisch 65' 8 – Martínez 73'
Note: With the second straight win, the club stays at the top of the standings. F.C. Motagua was favored with an own goal again since 11 March 2015, curiously also against C.D. Real Sociedad. Also, with this result, Motagua leveled the all-time series against Real Sociedad with a 9–7–9 balance.

27 January 2018 Week 3	Real España	0–0	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
19:00		Report		Stadium: Estadio Francisco Morazán Attendance: 1,965 Referee: Raúl Castro Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 71' 11 – Vega 60' 12 – Santos 14 – Mayenfisch 63' 16 – Castellanos 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 22 – Estupiñán 60' 18 – W. Crisanto 63' 5 – Pereira 71'
Note: These two teams faced again after 28 days of their last encounter at the Apertura finals. F.C. Motagua achieved their second straight clean sheet. Diego Vásquez coached his 200th game with the club, this number includes all competitions.

31 January 2018 Week 4	Motagua	3–0	Honduras Progreso	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
19:00	Pereira 29' Castillo 57' Estupiñán 81'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 2,130 Referee: Marlon Díaz Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 66' 9 – Castillo 61' 10 – Andino 12 – Santos 14 – Mayenfisch 58' 16 – Castellanos 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 18 – W. Crisanto 58' 22 – Estupiñán 61' 6 – Mayorquín 66'
Note: Defender Marcelo Pereira scored his first goal since April 2017. In four games, F.C. Motagua has only received one goal and this represented their third straight clean sheet.

4 February 2018 Week 5	Olimpia	1–1	Motagua	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Velásquez 28' (pen.)	Report	70' Estupiñán	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 7,250 Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 46' 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 55' 12 – Santos 14 – Mayenfisch 46' 16 – Castellanos 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 18 – W. Crisanto 46' 6 – Mayorquín 46' 22 – Estupiñán 55'
Note: The score 1–1 became the most repeated result (44) in the history of the Honduran Superclásico. Forward Javier Estupiñán scored the equalizer for F.C. Motagua against his previous club. The Colombian also became the seventh player to score for both clubs in the history of this derby.

7 February 2018 Week 6	Platense	3–3	Motagua	Puerto Cortés, Cortés
19:15	Hay 13' 86' Martínez 30'	Report	29' Discua Crisanto 52' Martínez 70' Montes	Stadium: Estadio Excélsior Attendance: 2,271 Referee: Orlando Hernández Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 11 – Vega 46' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 70' 22 – Estupiñán 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 10 – Andino 46' 8 – Martínez 46' 34 – López 70'
Note: In a rainy night, F.C. Motagua was unable to obtain a victory at Estadio Excélsior, this was the fourth consecutive win-less visit at this venue. Right winger Wilmer Crisanto missed a penalty kick in the second half. Defender Juan Montes scored his first goal of the season.

11 February 2018 Week 7	Motagua	3–0	Marathón	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Martínez 21' Castillo 37' 73' (pen.)	Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 4,223 Referee: Erick Andino Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 7 – Discua 63' 8 – Martínez 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 6 – Mayorquín 63' 14 – Mayenfisch 22 – Estupiñán
Note: After his double, Román Castillo reached 70 goals playing for F.C. Motagua, he converted a penalty kick in a Panenka style. This was the club's first home game playing on a Sunday afternoon this year, which is their most traditional schedule.

14 February 2018 Week 8	Juticalpa	0–1	Motagua	Juticalpa, Olancho
19:00		Report	14' Martínez	Stadium: Estadio Juan Ramón Brevé Vargas Referee: Nelson Salgado Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 8 – Martínez 72' 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 75' 27 – F. Crisanto 53 – Romero 54' Substitutes 10 – Andino 54' 22 – Estupiñán 72' 34 – López 75'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua raised to the top of the standings. Midfielder César Romero reappeared in the lineups since February 2017. Midfielder Héctor Castellanos arrived to his 100th appearance with the team. This also marked the second all-time victory at this venue, and the first one since September 2015.

17 February 2018 Week 9	Motagua	1–0	Vida	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
19:00	Castillo 2'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Armando Castro Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 8 – Martínez 67' 9 – Castillo 72' 10 – Andino 58' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 27 – F. Crisanto 41 – Baptiste Substitutes 22 – Estupiñán 58' 14 – Mayenfisch 67' 11 – Vega 72'
Note: F.C. Motagua obtained a victory in their last domestic game before their participation at the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League. In this game, midfielder Jack Baptiste made his professional debut with the club highlighting his first assistance. The team also accomplished their 6th match in the tournament with a clean sheet.

7 March 2018 Week 10	Motagua	2–0	UPNFM	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
19:00	Estupiñán 34' López 77'	Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Nelson Salgado Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 69' 11 – Vega 12 – Santos 17 – Maldonado 18 – Crisanto 66' 22 – Estupiñán 24 – Elvir 33' 41 – Baptiste Substitutes 6 – Mayorquín 33' 34 – López 66' 8 – Martínez 69'
Note: This game was rescheduled from 25 February as F.C. Motagua was participating in the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League. Goalkeeper Jonathan Rougier won his 5th clean sheet this tournament.

4 March 2018 Week 11	Real Sociedad	2–2	Motagua	Tocoa, Colón
14:00	Peña 70' Riascos 77'	Report	49' Castillo 90+1' López	Stadium: Estadio Francisco Martínez Durón Referee: Raúl Castro Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 46' 12 – Santos 18 – Crisanto 64' 22 – Estupiñán 24 – Elvir 35 – Meléndez 41 – Baptiste 46' Substitutes 9 – Castillo 46' 6 – Mayorquín 46' 34 – López 64'
Note: Forward Román Castillo scored his 72nd goal with F.C. Motagua and tied Amado Guevara's record as the second all-time scorers.

10 March 2018 Week 12	Motagua	1–2	Real España	Choluteca, Choluteca
19:00	Castillo 20'	Report	41' (pen.) 77' Martínez	Stadium: Estadio Emilio Williams Agasse Referee: Armando Castro Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 77' 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 86' 12 – Santos 18 – W. Crisanto 81' 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez Substitutes 22 – Estupiñán 77' 14 – Mayenfisch 81' 34 – López 86'
Note: F.C. Motagua lost their first game in the Clausura tournament. Additionally, it was their first loss as home club since November 2016, a long-lasting record of 29 unbeaten games.

18 March 2018 Week 13	Honduras Progreso	1–2	Motagua	El Progreso, Yoro
15:00	Morales 60'	Report	13' Martínez 37' Montes	Stadium: Estadio Humberto Micheletti Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 69' 12 – Santos 27 – Crisanto 41 – Baptiste 46' Substitutes 35 – Meléndez 46' 73' 11 – Vega 69' 3 – Figueroa 73'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua secured the top of the standings for another week.

25 March 2018 Week 14	Motagua	0–1	Olimpia	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00		Report	45' (o.g.) Montes	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 71' 16 – Castellanos 34 – López 61' Substitutes 11 – Vega 46' 10 – Andino 61' 24 – Elvir 71'
Note: Despite the defeat, F.C. Motagua stayed one more week at the top of the standings. Defender Juan Montes scored his second own goal against his club and his first one since August 2015.

29 March 2018 Week 15	Motagua	1–2	Platense	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
19:00	Flores 70' (o.g.)	Report	64' Nieto 85' Winchester	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Héctor Rodríguez Starting XI 1 – Fonseca 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 65' 9 – Castillo 11 – Vega 64' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto 41 – Baptiste 46' Substitutes 18 – W. Crisanto 46' 22 – Estupiñán 64' 14 – Mayenfisch 65'
Note: The match started with a tribute to former player Santiago Vergara who passed away a few hours before. Defender Wilmer Crisanto played as goalkeeper the last 10 minutes of the game as Harold Fonseca saw a straight red card. This was the first lost to Platense F.C. at home since August 2006. Additionally, F.C. Motagua lost their third straight home game.

7 April 2018 Week 16	Marathón	2–1	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
15:00	Arboleda 70' (pen.) 80'	Report	21' Castillo	Stadium: Estadio Yankel Rosenthal Referee: Héctor Rodríguez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 79' 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 72' 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 82' 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 10 – Andino 72' 3 – Figueroa 79' 22 – Estupiñán 82'
Note: This defeat represented F.C. Motagua's third straight loss, an adverse streak which happened for the first time since October 2011, coincidentally also against Club Deportivo Olimpia, C.D. Marathón and Platense F.C.. Forward Román Castillo scored his 74th goal with the team, and became the all-time top goalscorer according to the club.

12 April 2018 Week 17	Motagua	3–2	Juticalpa	Comayagua, Comayagua
19:00	Castillo 5' 57' (pen.) Mayorquín 83'	Report	44' Lanza 49' Güity	Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 78' 9 – Castillo 18 – W. Crisanto 22 – Estupiñán 53' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto 41 – Baptiste Substitutes 11 – Vega 53' 8 – Martínez 10 – Andino 78'
Note: Due to the crowd troubles aroused in the Honduran Superclásico on 25 March, F.C. Motagua was banned from their stadium for one game, making this the ninth game this season they have to play outside their ground. The match was moved to Comayagua.

15 April 2018 Week 18	Vida	0–1	Motagua	La Ceiba, Atlántida
15:00		Report	41' Crisanto	Stadium: Estadio Nilmo Edwards Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 78' 9 – Castillo 62' 11 – Vega 18 – Crisanto 24 – Elvir 64' 41 – Baptiste Substitutes 22 – Estupiñán 62' 12 – Santos 64' 16 – Castellanos 78'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua finished the regular season in second position and advanced directly to the semifinals. Wilmer Crisanto scored the winning goal, which marked the goal number 20,000 in the history of the league.

29 April 2018 Semifinals	Olimpia	0–0	Motagua	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00		Report		Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Saíd Martínez Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 75' 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 84' 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 17 – Maldonado 27 – Crisanto Substitutes 14 – Mayenfisch 75' 22 – Estupiñán 84'
Note: Goalkeeper Jonathan Rougier won his seventh clean sheet of the tournament. It was the 44th scoreless game in the history of the Honduran Superclásico, the most repeated result along with 1–1.

6 May 2018 Semifinals	Motagua	1–1	Olimpia	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Martínez 77'	Report	39' Costly	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 73' 3 – Figueroa 6 – Mayorquín 46' 7 – Discua 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 12 – Santos 46' 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 24 – Elvir 46' 8 – Martínez 46' 22 – Estupiñán 73'
Note: With a 1–1 aggregate score and thanks to their better position in the regular season standings, F.C. Motagua managed to advanced to their 4th consecutive final. The result 1–1 became the most common result (45 times) in the Honduran Superclásico history. With this result, the team also secured a spot for international competition in 2018–19.

13 May 2018 Final	Motagua	1–1	Marathón	Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán
16:00	Discua 27'	Report	41' Martínez	Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Melvin Matamoros Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 63' 9 – Castillo 10 – Andino 46' 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 80' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 11 – Vega 46' 6 – Mayorquín 63' 14 – Mayenfisch 80'
Note: F.C. Motagua will face C.D. Marathón in a final series for their 4th time in league's history, and their first one since 2007. In the previous three, Motagua won one and lost two.

19 May 2018 Final	Marathón	0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p)	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
14:00		Report		Stadium: Estadio Yankel Rosenthal Referee: Óscar Moncada Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 3 – Figueroa 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 94' 9 – Castillo 76' 16 – Castellanos 22 – Estupiñán 45+1' 24 – Elvir 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 8 – Martínez 45+1' 11 – Vega 76' 18 – W. Crisanto 94'
		Penalties
	Leverón Banegas Vargas Suazo Rodríguez Johnson		Crisanto Montes Martínez Pereira Elvir Mayorquín
Note: After a 1–1 aggregate, the championship was decided with penalty shoot-outs where F.C. Motagua lost 4–5. With the loss, the club qualified to the 2018 CONCACAF League. Manager Diego Vásquez reached 200 consecutive games leading the team, a franchise and league record.

Honduran Supercup

2 August 2017	Marathón	1–2	Motagua	San Pedro Sula, Cortés
19:00	Lacayo 83'	Report	67' Andino 77' Crisanto	Stadium: Estadio Francisco Morazán Referee: Orlando Hernández Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 66' 8 – Martínez 46' 10 – Andino 80' 11 – Vega 86' 16 – Castellanos 27 – F. Crisanto 31 – Bernárdez 34 – López 66' Substitutes 7 – Discua 46' 23 – Flores 66' 18 – W. Crisanto 66' 12 – Santos 80' 9 – Castillo 86'
Note: With the win, F.C. Motagua captured their second Honduran Supercup title and their first one since 1999.

CONCACAF Champions League

21 February 2018 Round of 16	Motagua	0–1	Tijuana	Edinburg, United States
21:00		Report	71' Rivero	Stadium: H-E-B Park Referee: Henry Bejarano (CRC) Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 7 – Discua 69' 8 – Martínez 77' 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 16 – Castellanos 18 – W. Crisanto 76' 27 – F. Crisanto Substitutes 11 – Vega 69' 34 – López 76' 10 – Andino 77'
Note: This was F.C. Motagua's first ever encounter against Club Tijuana and the fourth overall series against a Mexican club in official contention. The game was moved to the United States due to the 2017–2018 Honduran protests. During the second half, the game was suspended for 50 minutes due to an electric storm.

27 February 2018 Round of 16	Tijuana	1–1	Motagua	Tijuana, Mexico
19:00 PST	García 3'	Report	88' Martínez	Stadium: Estadio Caliente Attendance: 15,333 Referee: Mario Escobar (GUA) Starting XI 19 – Rougier 2 – Montes 5 – Pereira 6 – Mayorquín 65' 7 – Discua 8 – Martínez 9 – Castillo 12 – Santos 17 – Maldonado 18 – W. Crisanto 72' 31 – Bernárdez 53' Substitutes 24 – Elvir 53' 22 – Estupiñán 65' 34 – López 72'
Note: The goal scored by Walter Martínez marked the first ever F.C. Motagua's goal and point against a Mexican club playing away. Additionally, it was the first away point by a Honduran team against a Mexican club since 2008.

By round

Round	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36
Ground	H	A	H	A	H	H	H	A	H	A	H	A	H	A	A	A	H	A	A	H	A	H	A	A	H	A	H	H	A	H	A	H	H	A	H	A
Result	D	D	W	W	D	D	W	L	D	W	W	W	W	D	L	L	W	W	W	W	D	W	D	D	W	W	W	W	D	L	W	L	L	L	W	W
Position	4	7	1	3	2	2	2	2	3	3	2	1	1	1	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	2

A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Statistics

As of 19 May 2018

Competition	GP	GW	GD	GL	GS	GC	GD	CS	SG	Per
League	44	21	14	9	67	46	+21	16	8	58.33%
Supercup	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	0	0	100.00%
Champions League	2	0	1	1	1	2	–1	0	1	16.67%
Others	9	4	3	2	19	10	+9	4	4	55.56%
Totals	56	26	18	12	89	59	+30	20	13	57.14%

External links

Official website

References

↑ DiarioMas.hn – ¡Le cierran por nueve partidos el Estadio Nacional a Motagua! – 31 May 2017
↑ DiarioMas.hn – OFICIAL.- Reducen castigo a Motagua por muertos en la final – 3 July 2017
↑ ElHeraldo.hn – Video: Ronaldinho confirma su llegada a Honduras para el clásico Olimpia - Motagua – 1 June 2017
↑ Tiempo.hn – ¡Ronaldinho estará en Honduras y vestirá la camisa del Motagua y Real España! – 12 June 2017
↑ Marca.com – Ronaldinho: Neymar needs to follow his heart – 29 July 2017
↑ ElPais.hn – Show de Ronaldinho en estadio Nacional – 30 July 2017
↑ LaTribuna.hn – Amado Guevara: “Fue un privilegio jugar con Ronaldinho” – 30 July 2017
↑ "Dos celestes entre los más destacados". OvaciónDigital.com.uy. Ovación. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
↑ DiarioMas.hn – Polémico empate protagonizaron Motagua y Olimpia – 9 September 2017
↑ "Murió el futbolista argentino Santiago Vergara". Clarín.com. Clarín. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
↑ "Motagua vs Olimpia (1-1): Resumen y goles del partido". As.com. Diario AS. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
↑ "Marathón es campeón de la liga hondureña tras vencer a Motagua por penales". Líbero.pe. Líbero. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
↑ Motagua.com – Camisa Oficial Motagua 2017-2018 – 22 July 2017
↑ Motagua.com – Walter Martínez firma y es parte del club – 15 June 2017
↑ DiarioMas.hn – Eddie Hernández y Deybi Flores regresan a Motagua – 26 June 2017
↑ Tiempo.hn – OFICIAL: ¡Motagua firma a Marcelo Santos, ex jugador del Vida! – 6 July 2017
↑ "Motagua ficha al argentino German Mayenfisch". AbriendoBrecha.tv. Abriendo Brecha. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "¡Sorpresa! Javier Estupiñán deja al Olimpia y ficha por Motagua". LaPrensa.hn. La Prensa. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
↑ DiarioMas.hn – Eddie Hernández separado de Motagua – 8 January 2018
↑ "Marlon Licona entrenó con Motagua pero se iría al Honduras Progreso". Diez.hn. Diario Diez. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

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[1] DiarioMas.hn – ¡Le cierran por nueve partidos el Estadio Nacional a Motagua! – 31 May 2017

[2] DiarioMas.hn – OFICIAL.- Reducen castigo a Motagua por muertos en la final – 3 July 2017

[3] ElHeraldo.hn – Video: Ronaldinho confirma su llegada a Honduras para el clásico Olimpia - Motagua – 1 June 2017

[4] Tiempo.hn – ¡Ronaldinho estará en Honduras y vestirá la camisa del Motagua y Real España! – 12 June 2017

[5] Marca.com – Ronaldinho: Neymar needs to follow his heart – 29 July 2017

[6] ElPais.hn – Show de Ronaldinho en estadio Nacional – 30 July 2017

[7] LaTribuna.hn – Amado Guevara: “Fue un privilegio jugar con Ronaldinho” – 30 July 2017

[8] "Dos celestes entre los más destacados". OvaciónDigital.com.uy. Ovación. Retrieved 31 December 2017.

[9] DiarioMas.hn – Polémico empate protagonizaron Motagua y Olimpia – 9 September 2017

[10] "Murió el futbolista argentino Santiago Vergara". Clarín.com. Clarín. Retrieved 28 March 2018.

[11] "Motagua vs Olimpia (1-1): Resumen y goles del partido". As.com. Diario AS. Retrieved 6 May 2018.

[12] "Marathón es campeón de la liga hondureña tras vencer a Motagua por penales". Líbero.pe. Líbero. Retrieved 19 May 2018.

[13] Motagua.com – Camisa Oficial Motagua 2017-2018 – 22 July 2017

[14] Motagua.com – Walter Martínez firma y es parte del club – 15 June 2017

[15] DiarioMas.hn – Eddie Hernández y Deybi Flores regresan a Motagua – 26 June 2017

[16] Tiempo.hn – OFICIAL: ¡Motagua firma a Marcelo Santos, ex jugador del Vida! – 6 July 2017

[17] "Motagua ficha al argentino German Mayenfisch". AbriendoBrecha.tv. Abriendo Brecha. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[18] "¡Sorpresa! Javier Estupiñán deja al Olimpia y ficha por Motagua". LaPrensa.hn. La Prensa. Retrieved 16 January 2018.

[19] DiarioMas.hn – Eddie Hernández separado de Motagua – 8 January 2018

[20] "Marlon Licona entrenó con Motagua pero se iría al Honduras Progreso". Diez.hn. Diario Diez. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

F.C. Motagua
Founded in 1928 Based in Tegucigalpa
Seasons	1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19
Reserve team	F.C. Motagua Reserves
Players and managers	Players Managers
Rivalries	Honduran Superclásico Motagua–Real España football rivalry Clásico de las M's
Ground	Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino (1948–)
Others	Records and statistics Copa Ciclón
Honors (26)
Liga Nacional (15)	1968–69 1970–71 1973–74 1978–79 1991–92 1997–98 A 1997–98 C 1999–00 A 1999–00 C 2001–02 A 2006–07 A 2010–11 C 2014–15 A 2016–17 A 2016–17 C
Honduran Cup (1)	1968
Honduran Supercup (2)	1999 2017
UNCAF Interclub Cup (1)	2007
Amateur League (2)	1948 1950–51
Francisco Morazán Championship (5)	1947 1948 1950 1951 1954
Website: www.motagua.com

2017–18 in Honduran football
« 2016–17 2018–19 » 1 July 2017–30 June 2018
Domestic leagues	Liga Nacional Liga de Ascenso Liga Mayor
Domestic cups	Honduran Supercup
CONCACAF club competitions	CONCACAF Champions League CONCACAF League CONCACAF Futsal Club Championship
Related to national teams	Results FIFA World Cup qualification Play-off CONCACAF Gold Cup Central American Games FIFA U-17 World Cup UNCAF U-16 Tournament CONCACAF U-15 Championship
Women's football	CONCACAF U-17 Championship qualification UNCAF Interclub Championship
Club seasons
Liga Nacional	Honduras Progreso Juticalpa Marathón Motagua Olimpia Platense Real España Real Sociedad UPNFM Vida