Saprissa Aims for Comeback Victory Against Puntarenas with Strong Squad

Deportivo Saprissa aims to get back to winning when they face Puntarenas FC on Wednesday at Estadio Miguel “Lito” Pérez in the Clausura 2025 tournament, according to La Nación. The Tibaseños are under pressure after a scoreless draw against Motagua in the Central American Cup and a 1-0 loss to Alajuelense.

The match will start at 7 p.m., but will be held without fans due to safety measures from the Ministry of Health, which has ordered repairs to some stands.

Saprissa’s squad is almost at full strength, with key players Deyver Vega, Óscar Duarte, David Guzmán, and Nicolás Delgadillo back in training. Mauricio Villalobos may also return, but his participation is uncertain. Defender Fidel Escobar will miss this match due to his international commitments with Panama. Coach Vladimir Quesada needs to decide on the involvement of recent national team call-ups Joseph Mora, Kenay Myrie, and Sebastián Acuña.

Quesada spoke about staying strong after recent challenges: “We need to move forward and not focus on past events,” he stated. Captain Mariano Torres shared a similar message: “We will bounce back.”

Puntarenas has had an inconsistent season, currently sitting seventh with five points and only one win—an away victory at Herediano. The team has struggled at home, suffering a 3-0 loss to Liberia and a 2-1 defeat to San Carlos, along with a scoreless draw with Alajuelense.

Saprissa, now fourth with 10 points, has the opportunity to move up to second place depending on Herediano’s outcome against Cartaginés.