Atlético Municipal is a Honduran

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club based in

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. The club currently plays in

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History

The club was established in August 1980. It was only the second team from the Second Division to beat Honduran giants Olimpia, 3–2 in 2011. During the

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, the club reached the Round of 16 after eliminating the clear favorites

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. On 4 July 2018, it was announced that the club decided to sell its franchise to Santos F.C.S., quoting financial hardship.

Achievements

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::Runners-up (2): 2011–12 A,

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Former managers

Wilmer Cruz Wilmer Enrique Cruz Paredes (born 18 December 1965) is a retired Honduran football player. He is currently the manager of Victoria. Club career Nicknamed ''Pájaro'' (Bird) and ''Supermán'', Cruz played 129 league matches for Real C.D. España ...

(2011 & 2012)

References

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