C.D. Marathón

The club would win its first title in 1979, under the orders of Ángel Ramón Rodríguez. With figures like Roberto 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 defeated Pumas UNAH 2–0 over two legs.

It took six years for Marathón to win another championship. This was achieved in 1985. At that time, Gonzalo Zelaya of La Ceiba was the team coach. In the regular season, Marathón was second in their group behind C.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 the Estadio Francisco Morazán, Marathón faced off with Vida. With a goal from Roy 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 coach Chelato Uclés, began a major renovation project. Forming a team without many big name players, Uclés led Marathón to the top once again, establishing El Monstruo Verde as one of the strongest teams in the league. Uclés led the team went to the Apertura 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 the Clausura season, Marathón finished third in the regular season with 29 points, and faced Platense in the semifinals. In the first leg, Marathón won 2–1 in San Pedro Sula, with a brace from Enrique Reneau, while Platense pulled one back with a goal from Clifford Laing. In the second leg, Marathón drew 0–0 at Puerto Cortés and qualified for the final. Marathón faced Olimpia in the final, who defeated Victoria 3–2 on aggregate in the semifinals. In the first leg played at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, Marathón defeated Olimpia 4–1 with a penalty from Nigel Zúniga, and goals from Enrique Reneau and Óscar Vargas. In the second leg at Estadio 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 the Clausura tournament, the Esmeraldas were directed by the Brazilian Flavio 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 faced Real España. In the first leg both teams tied 1–1; Henry Jimenez scored first for Real España, but Pompilio 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 from Emil Martínez, who was later sent 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 from Luis 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 by Denilson Costa. With this, Marathón were champions for a fourth time.

The team won its fifth title in 2004. Former player Nicolás Suazo led Marathón against Olimpia. After winning the first game in San Pedro Sula, Marathón won the tie in extra-time thanks to two goals from Edgardo Simovic.

On 22 December 2007, Marathón won its sixth league title. Under the guidance of Manuel Keosseián, the club beat Motagua in San Pedro Sula by 2–0 score after a 0–0 draw on the first leg in Tegucigalpa. Mitchel Brown and Erick 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 the 2009–10 season, Marathón faced Olimpia in the Apertura final. Having lost 1–0 in the first leg in Tegucigalpa, Los Panzas Verdes won 2–0 in the second leg with goals from Guillermo Ramírez and Jerry 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 coach Hector Vargas, the club maintained their composure during the entire season.

El Clásico Nacional (The National Classic) is a Honduran national football derby played between C.D. Olimpia and Marathón, with the former being from Tegucigalpa, and the latter from San 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 the National Classic.

El Clásico de las M's (The Classic of the M's) or El Derbi de las M's (The "M" Derby), is a derby football match played between F.C. Motagua from Tegucigalpa and Marathón, two of the most successful and popular football teams in Honduras.

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

(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 for 2021 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)

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 48 DF  HON Adrián Ramírez 52 MF  HON José Aguilera 54 FW  HON José Lobo 55 DF  HON Mikel Santos 61 GK  HON Luis Ortiz

No. Pos. Nation Player 65 MF  BLZ Isaac Castillo 67 MF  HON Axel Motiño 70 FW  HON Michael Bonilla 77 GK  HON Edwin Marín

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — FW  HON Selvin Guevara (at Honduras Progreso until 30 June 2022)

(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

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