SAN MARCOS, Guatemala (Interstat) — Municipal opened its Liga Nacional campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Marquense on Sunday, delivering a performance that lived up to its billing as the heavy favorite.

Playing before a home crowd at Estadio Marquesa de la Ensenada, Marquense was unable to contain Municipal’s attacking force, which secured the result with two first-half goals.

The visiting side’s early pressure paid off in the 24th minute when forward Eddie Hernández found the back of the net, giving Municipal a lead it would not relinquish. The momentum firmly stayed with the visitors, who doubled their advantage just eight minutes later. Midfielder Jefry Bantes scored in the 32nd minute, effectively putting the game out of reach for the struggling hosts before halftime.

The result was largely in line with pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 2-1 victory for Municipal, while the organization’s ELO rating system gave Municipal a 75.20 percent probability of winning the match.

The victory gives Municipal a perfect start to its domestic season, improving its record within the Liga Nacional to one win and zero losses. Across all competitions, the club now holds an identical record of one win and zero losses.

For Marquense, the loss marks a disappointing beginning to its season in Guatemala’s top football division. The team’s record in the Liga Nacional falls to zero wins and one loss. Its overall record across all competitions also stands at zero wins and one loss.

The match, contested between two of Guatemala’s prominent clubs, underscored Municipal’s strong early-season form as it seeks to build momentum in the national championship. Marquense will look to regroup after a performance where it failed to capitalize on its home-field advantage and was shut out by a disciplined Municipal defense.