SANTA BÁRBARA, Costa Rica (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Herediano opened its Primera División season with a 2-1 victory over rival LD Alajuelense on Saturday at Estadio Carlos Alvarado. The home side established a commanding early lead with goals from Creichel Pérez in the 4th minute and Marcel Hernández in the 7th minute. LD Alajuelense, which was favored to win by statistical models, managed only one goal in response. The result gives Herediano an immediate boost in the league table, starting the campaign with a win, while LD Alajuelense begins with a loss.