Deportivo Saprissa secured a 2-1 victory over Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in the Clásico Nacional, as reported by La Nación through a series of posts on February 22, 2026. The match featured goals from Luis Javier Paradela and Ariel Rodríguez for Saprissa, while Ronaldo Cisneros scored for Alajuelense.
La Nación announced the final result in a post: “¡Termina el encuentro!
Deportivo Saprissa se deja el Clásico Nacional 2-1 con goles de Luis Javier Paradela al minuto 6 y Ariel Rodríguez al 82.
Por la Liga Deportiva Alajuelense marcó Ronaldo Cisneros al 34.” (posted on February 22, 2026).
The outlet followed up with commentary on the outcome: ” El clásico se tiñe de morado: Saprissa saborea la victoria y hunde a Alajuelense https://t.co/6kGp8unrdI” (posted on February 22, 2026).
Additionally, La Nación shared footage of the decisive goal: ” Vea el gol con el que Saprissa sentenció su triunfo ante Alajuelense (video) https://t.co/LZu1MA4mb3″ (posted on February 22, 2026).
The Clásico Nacional is one of Costa Rica’s most prominent football rivalries, regularly drawing significant attention from fans and media. Deportivo Saprissa and Liga Deportiva Alajuelense are two of the country’s most successful clubs, with their matches often having implications for league standings and local bragging rights.
