Marathón

Full name	Club Deportivo Marathón
Nicknames	El Monstruo Verde (the Green Monster) Los Panzas Verdes (the Green Bellies) Verdolagas Esmeraldas (Emeralds) Sinfonía Verde (Green Symphony)
Founded	25 November 1925; 99 years ago (1925-11-25)
Ground	Estadio Yankel Rosenthal, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Capacity	15,000
Owner	Orinson Amaya
Manager	Salomon Nazar
League	Liga Nacional
2021–22	Apertura,6th of 10 Clausura,5th of 10
Website	www.cdmarathon.net
Home colours Away colours

Club Deportivo Marathón is a Honduran professionalfootball club based inSan Pedro Sula. Founded on 25 November 1925, Marathón currently plays in theLiga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras.^[1]

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Club Deportivo Marathón was founded on 25 November 1925 inSan Pedro Sula by Eloy Montes and a group of his friends.^[2] Ever since, Marathón has become one of the most prestigious clubs inHonduras, winning multiple titles. Club Deportivo Marathón has its own sporting venue that has different fields for the first team all the way to the lower youth levels, and even a tennis cement based foosball lit for night games. The venue has since improved through the years by the support of Friends of the Marathón Group (GAMA) and the different boards of directors through the years.

The club would win its first title in1979, under the orders of Ángel Ramón Rodríguez. With figures likeRoberto Bailey,Arturo Bonilla,Francisco Javier Toledo,Celso Güity, Efraín Osorio, Ramón Osorio, René Suazo, Jorge Alberto Bueso, Félix Carranza, Jorge Phoyoú, Alberto Merelles, and Juan Carlos Wéber among others, the club remained in first place in the regular season standings. Having secured their classification to the final,El Monstruo Verde defeatedPumas UNAH 2–0 overtwo legs.

It took six years for Marathón to win another championship. This was achieved in1985. At that time, Gonzalo Zelaya ofLa Ceiba was the team coach. In the regular season, Marathón was second in their group behindC.D. Olimpia on goal difference. In the final round, Marathón was the champion with 4 wins, 1 draw and only 1 loss to rivals:Vida,Motagua and Olimpia. In the deciding match in San Pedro Sula at theEstadio Francisco Morazán, Marathón faced off with Vida. With a goal fromRoy Padilla Bardales, the emerald outfit won 1–0 and was crowned league champion for the second time.

Marathón had a drought of nearly 17 years without a league title. However, at the beginning of the new century, the club began having a resurgence. This is due to that, in 2001, the Honduran coachChelato Uclés, began a major renovation project. Forming a team without many big name players, Uclés led Marathón to the top once again, establishingEl Monstruo Verde as one of the strongest teams in the league. Uclés led the team went to theApertura final, losing against Motagua on penalties (5–3). However, the great work of Marathón was applauded and recognized by several journalists, hobbyists and technicians in the country for their offensive and attractive football. In theClausura season, Marathón finished third in the regular season with 29 points, and facedPlatense in the semifinals. In the first leg, Marathón won 2–1 in San Pedro Sula, with a brace fromEnrique Reneau, while Platense pulled one back with a goal fromClifford Laing. In the second leg, Marathón drew 0–0 at Puerto Cortés and qualified for the final. Marathón faced Olimpia in the final, who defeatedVictoria 3–2 on aggregate in the semifinals. In the first leg played at theEstadio Olímpico Metropolitano, Marathón defeated Olimpia 4–1 with a penalty fromNigel Zúniga, and goals from Enrique Reneau andÓscar Vargas. In the second leg atEstadio Tiburcio Carías Andino, Olimpia won 1–0, but it wasn't enough as Marathón won 4–2 on aggregate and secured a third league title.

Just after 13 months, Marathón would again win another title. In theClausura tournament, theEsmeraldas were directed by the BrazilianFlavio Ortega. Ortega replaced the Argentine Miguel Angel Lemme, who left in the middle of the season. Flavio Ortega lifted the team to finally reach second place in the regular season (only surpassed by Olimpia). In the semi-finals, Marathón facedReal España. In the first leg both teams tied 1–1; Henry Jimenez scored first for Real España, butPompilio Cacho drew level. Three days later in the return game, played at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, both sides drew 1–1 once again. Marathón entered the final, having finished higher in the regular season standings. Marathón faced Motagua in the final, with The Motagüenses having eliminated Olimpia in the semifinals. The first leg of the final was played at the Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino, and Marathón surprised to win 1–0 with a goal fromEmil Martínez, who was latersent off. In the return leg, Marathón had a total number of 35,000 fans at the Olímpico Metropolitano, the second highest attendance record in the history of Liga Nacional. Motagua struck first with a goal fromLuis Oseguera in the 39th minute, however Pompilio Cacho scored the equalizer at the end of the first half. In the second half, Marathón were up 2 by goals, both scored byDenilson Costa. With this, Marathón were champions for a fourth time.

The team won its fifth title in2004. Former playerNicolás Suazo led Marathón against Olimpia. After winning the first game in San Pedro Sula, Marathón won the tie inextra-time thanks to two goals fromEdgardo Simovic.

On 22 December 2007, Marathón won its sixth league title. Under the guidance ofManuel Keosseián, the club beat Motagua inSan Pedro Sula by 2–0 score after a 0–0 draw on the first leg inTegucigalpa.Mitchel Brown andErick Scott scored the winning goals.

On 13 December 2008, Marathón won its seventh title in its history and the fifth one of the new century. With Keosseián again as the coach, the club beat Real España at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano by a 1–0 scoreline in the first leg. In the second leg, both teams finished in a 1–1 draw.

In the2009–10 season, Marathón faced Olimpia in the Apertura final. Having lost 1–0 in the first leg inTegucigalpa,Los Panzas Verdes won 2–0 in the second leg with goals fromGuillermo Ramírez andJerry Palacios.

On 19 May 2018, Marathón was crowded a ninth time. Marathón faced Motagua and having finished 1–1 over two legs, Marathón came out victorious 5–4 on penalties. Under the guidance of the coachHector Vargas, the club maintained their composure during the entireseason.

Marathón plays its home games inEstadio Yankel Rosenthal, which is located in San Pedro Sula. Marathón is one of the only team in Honduras to have its own stadium. Yankel Rosenthal is a multi-purpose stadium located in Colonia La Sabana inSan Pedro Sula, Honduras has a capacity of 7,000 fans. The project, which was scheduled to be completed in full for 2007, was postponed to 2009 due to financial problems.

Marathon also occasionally usesEstadio General Francisco Morazán, and to a lesser extent,Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano.

El Clásico Nacional (The National Classic) is a Honduran national football derby played betweenC.D. Olimpia and Marathón, with the former being fromTegucigalpa, and the latter fromSan Pedro Sula. The rivalry began in September 1928, when Olimpia, at that time Central Zone champion, won its three match final series against Marathón, champion of the North. This event created theNational Classic.

El Clásico de las M's (The Classic of the M's) orEl Derbi de las M's (The "M" Derby), is a derby football match played betweenF.C. Motagua fromTegucigalpa and Marathón, two of the most successful and popular football teams inHonduras.

El Clásico Sampedrano (The Sampedran Derby) is contested between Marathón andReal C.D. España. These two teams are fromSan Pedro Sula, hence the name.

Marathón is one of the big four teams in laLiga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras, being the second team to Honduras in terms of number of fans, being beaten only by Olimpia.

In 2009, Marathón was positioned at 234 in theInternational Federation of Football History & Statistics Club World Ranking, the highest a Honduran club had ever been at the time. As of 31 December 2020, Marathón is ranked at 384 out of 400, sitting behindShanghai Shenhua F.C. of theChinese Super League.

Domestic

• Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras:

Winners (9):1979–80,1985–86,Clausura 2002,Clausura 2003,Apertura 2004,Apertura 2007,Apertura 2008,Apertura 2009,Clausura 2018

Runners-up (16):1966–67,1967–68,1973–74,1980–81,1987–88,Apertura 2001,Clausura 2004,Clausura 2005,Apertura 2005,Clausura 2007,Clausura 2008,Clausura 2012,2013–14 C,2019–20 A,2020–21 A,2023–24 C

• Honduran Cup:

Winners (2):1994,2017

Runners-up (1):1972

• Honduran Supercup:

Winners (1):2019

Runners-up (1):2017

International

• CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup

Third-place:1995

(1994–present)^[3]

• Marathón was the first team in Honduras to beat a Mexican club in an official match. In 1981, Marathón beatCruz Azul at theEstadio Azteca 3–1, in the process becoming the first Honduran team to beat a Mexican club on home turf.
• The first game that Marathón held against South American opposition was in 1968, againstCúcuta Deportivo of Colombia. Marathón won 3–0 in the Estadio Morazán. The last match Marathón had against a South American team was in 2002, when theVerdolagas defeated Argentinian powerhouseRiver Plate 3–1 at theEstadio Olímpico Metropolitano.^[4]
• Their first game against a Mexican team was in 1967, when they won overC.D. Irapuato 6–3 at the Francisco Morazán Stadium.
• Marathón held a game against Brazilian clubSantos in 1969 which was tied 1-1.Pelé was subbed on in the second-half.
• Marathón in the 1960s and 1970s was known as the "foreign team executioner". This was because at this time, Honduran teams were often swept by foreigners, unlike Marathón and Olimpia. The most significant triumphs at the time were: In 1966 the thrashing ofDeportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica 4–0 at the Francisco Morazán, a victory overPachuca of Mexico 2–1 in 1967, also at the Francisco Morazán, and a victory against Peruvian sideSporting Cristal 2–1 in 1971.
• The club's top scorer isGilberto Leonel Machado with 78 goals.^[5]
• Marathón's largest ever league win was in 1976 when they defeatedCampamento 7–0.^[6]
• Marathón's largest ever defeat was at the hands of Mexican clubToluca in 2009 when they lost 7–0 inCONCACAF Champions League at theEstadio Nemesio Díez.

CD Marathon defender, Andre Orellana grabbed the headlines after he was shown a red card for his horrible two-footed tackle in his side's defeat against CD Olimpia.

(From 1965 to 1966 to 2009–10)

• 1974 CONCACAF Champions' Cup

First Round v.C.S.D. Municipal – 0:1, 0:3 (Municipal advanced 4:0 on aggregate)

• 1980 CONCACAF Champions' Cup

First Round v.C.S. Herediano – 3:0, 1:3 (Marathón advanced 4:3 on aggregate)

First Round v.Comunicaciones F.C. – 1:1, 4:0 (Marathón advanced 5:1 on aggregate but withdrew after series)

• 1981 CONCACAF Champions' Cup

First Round v.C.D. Santiagueño – 4:0, 1:1 (Marathón advanced 5:1 on aggregate)

Second Round v.Cruz Azul – 3:1, 1:1 (Marathón advanced 4:1 on aggregate)

Third Round v.C.D. Atlético Marte – (Marathón withdrew)

• 1986 CONCACAF Champions' Cup

First Round v.Alianza F.C. – 0:1, 3:2 (Alianza advanced 4:2 on penalties)

• 1988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup

Group C v.C.S.D. Municipal – 2:0

Group C v.C.D. Águila – 1:0

Group C v.Alajuelense – 0:1

Third Round v.Alajuelense – 0:2

Third Round v.Aurora F.C. – 2:1

Third Round v.C.D. Olimpia – 1:2

• 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League

Preliminary round v.A.D. Isidro Metapán – 2:2, 1:2 (Marathón advanced 4:3 on aggregate)

Group A v.Cruz Azul – 2:0, 1:1

Group A v.D.C. United – 2:0, 2:4

Group A v.Saprissa – 2:1, 2:0

Quarterfinals v.Puerto Rico Islanders – 2:1, 1:0 (Islanders advanced 3:1 on aggregate)

• 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League

Group B v.D.C. United – 3:1, 3:0

Group B v.San Juan Jabloteh F.C. – 3:1, 2:4

Group B v.Deportivo Toluca F.C. – 0:7, 2:0

Quarterfinals v.UNAM – 2:0, 1:6 (UNAM advanced 6:3 on aggregate)

• 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League

Group C v.Seattle Sounders FC – 2:1, 2:0

Group C v.Saprissa – 4:1, 2:1

Group C v.C.F. Monterrey – 2:0, 0:1

• 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League

Group 4 v.Caledonia AIA – 0:0, 2:1

Group 4 v.Seattle Sounders FC – 2:3, 3:1

• 2019 CONCACAF Champions League

Round of 16 v.Santos Laguna – 2:6, 5:0 (Santos advanced 11:2 on aggregate)

• 2021 CONCACAF Champions League

Round of 16 v.Portland Timbers – 2:2, 0:5 (Portland advanced 7:2 on aggregate)

• 2019 CONCACAF League

Preliminary round v.Comunicaciones F.C. – 2:1, 1:1 (Comunicaciones advanced 3:2 on aggregate)

• 2020 CONCACAF League

Round of 16 v.Antigua GFC – 1:1 (Marathón advanced after winning 4:3 on penalties)

Quarter-finals v.Saprissa – 0:2 (Saprissa advanced)

Play-in round v.Forge FC – 1:0 (Marathón qualified for2021 CONCACAF Champions League)

• 1980 Torneo Fraternidad

First Round v.C.D. FAS – 1:2, 0:8 (FAS advanced 10:1 on aggregate)

• 1981 Torneo Fraternidad

First Round v.C.D. Águila – 2:1, 5:0 (Marathón advanced 7:1 on aggregate)

• 1982 Torneo Fraternidad

First Round v.Club Xelajú MC – 0:2, 1:1 (Xelajú MC advanced 3:1 on aggregate)

• 2002 UNCAF Interclub Cup

Group C v.Alajuelense – 1:2

Group C v.F.C. Motagua – 1:2

Group C v.Tauro F.C. – 4:0

• 2003 UNCAF Interclub Cup

Group 3 v.San Francisco F.C. – 5:0

Group 3 v.C.D. Olimpia – 0:0

Group 3 v.Alajuelense – 0:0

• 2005 UNCAF Interclub Cup

First Round v.Parmalat FC – 3:0 (Parmalat withdrew)

Quarter-finals v.Deportivo Saprissa – 0:4, 4:0 (Saprissa advanced 5:4 on penalties)

• 2006 UNCAF Interclub Cup

First Round v.C.D. Águila – 2:0, 1:1 (Marathón advanced 3:1 on aggregate)

Quarter-finals v.Deportivo Marquense – 1:1, 0:1 (Marquense advanced 2:1 on aggregate)

As of 11 March, 2025^[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 2 DF  HON Henry Figueroa 3 DF  HON Kenny Bodden 4 DF  PAN Javier Rivera 5 MF  HON Francisco Martínez 6 MF  HON Gerson Chávez 7 MF  HON Isaac Castillo 8 MF  HON Tomas Sorto 9 FW  HON Clayvin Zúñiga 10 MF  HON Damin Ramírez 12 FW  HON Jeffry Miranda 13 FW  HON Ángel Tejeda 14 DF  HON Javier Arriaga 15 DF  HON Allans Vargas

No. Pos. Nation Player 17 FW  HON Alexy Vega 19 MF  HON José Aguilera 20 DF  HON Yeer Gutiérrez 21 MF  HON Odín Ramos 23 GK  PAN César Samudio 25 GK  HON Luis Ortiz 26 FW  HON Samuel Elvir 27 DF  PAN Iván Anderson 29 MF  PAN Rafael Águila 30 FW  HON Cristian Sacaza 41 FW  HON César Sevilla 65 DF  HON Jonathan Bueso 70 FW  HON Iván López

(As of 21 October 2019)Bold players are still active

#	Player	Goals	Years
1	Gilberto Machado	78	1979–1991
2	Emil Martínez	66	2001–2004, 2006–2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014–2016
4	Arturo Bonilla	57[8]	1972–1985
5	Pompilio Cacho	56	1995–2003, 2005–2006
6	Roberto Bailey	47	1978–1983
7	Mauro Caballero	42	1965–1978
7	Jorge Bueso	42	1979–1989
7	Nicolás Suazo	42	1989–1994
10	Mario Berríos	40	2000–2017
11	Ciro Paulino Castillo	35	1983–1991, 1992–1997
12	Arnulfo Echeverría	34	1969–1972
13	Diego Reyes	33	2014–2016
14	Flavio Ortega	30	1968–1972
14	Mitchel Brown	30	2007, 2009, 2012, 2014
16	Edgardo Simovic	28	2004–2005
17	Carlos Oliva	25	2001–2002, 2006–2009
18	Denilson Costa	24	2003–2005
18	Luis Ramírez	24	2005, 2009, 2012, 2014
20	Jerry Palacios	20	2008–2010, 2012

(As of 20 April 2013)

#	Player	Appearances	Years
1	Mauricio Sabillón	486	1998–2009, 2010–2016
2	Mario Berríos	474	2000–2017
3	Arturo Bonilla[9]	266	1972–1985
4	Gilberto Machado	261	1979–1991
5	Mario Beata	229	1992–1998, 2006–2010, 2012

Since 1925, Marathón has used the same logo composed of green, white, and red.

Along with the crest colors of green, white, and red, Marathón has recently worn black. The team uniform has been manufactured byJoma.

Historic

1979

1985

2002

2003

2019–2021

2021 blackaway kit

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