Liga MX Clausura - 9

Atletico San Luis 4 - 1 FT Mazatlán

Estadio Alfonso Lastras

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Futmetrix Verdict
71
FT
Wed, Mar 4
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Atletico San Luis
4-1
Mazatlán
⚡ Intensity 94
⚖️ Balance 51
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Late surge crushes the visitors.

Late Surge at the Lastras Sees San Luis Crush Mazatlán

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A chaotic second half transformed a cagey bottom-of-the-table clash into an emphatic statement victory for the hosts.

The Opening Act

Estadio Alfonso Lastras played host to a quintessential relegation battle. Sitting 15th and 16th respectively, both sides knew the Stakes were astronomical. The opening forty-five minutes were an exercise in nervous attrition. Atletico San Luis edged possession, holding 57% of the ball and attempting to build methodically from the back. However, the breakthrough arrived in the most unfortunate manner imaginable. At the 50-minute mark, L. Merolla turned the ball into his own net, breaking the deadlock and forcing the tactical blueprints directly into the shredder. Until that moment, Mazatlán had sat deep, absorbing pressure and waiting for scraps. The own goal acted as a wild catalyst, transforming a cagey affair into a remarkably open contest.

The Pivot

Once the first goal registered, the Balance of the match was entirely blown apart. The hosts struck swiftly in the 57th minute through the talismanic João Pedro Galvão, capitalising on a sharp feed from Jesús Medina. The visitors, refusing to roll over, found the net via J. Ovalle after M. Lainez delivered off the bench. Yet, the momentum remained overwhelmingly with the home side. S. Salles-Lamonge restored the advantage in the 79th minute with a crucial finish. The Intensity throughout this period was breathtaking. A barrage of 25 combined shots turned the penalty boxes into shooting galleries, as defensive shapes were abandoned in favour of all-out attacking chaos.

Resolution

The drama was far from finished. VAR stepped in at the 81st minute to chalk off a strike from Medina, briefly keeping the visitors within striking distance. But the home side would not be denied their grand finale. Deep into stoppage time, Galvão added his second of the night, burying a chance created by substitute M. Garcia to seal a 4-1 triumph. Despite a modest Upset Factor given the home advantage, the sheer volume of late goals makes this a defining moment in their season. San Luis secures three vital points to pull away from the absolute bottom, leaving the visitors to face a long, difficult inquest into their second-half collapse.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

It momentarily halted the celebrations by ruling out Jesús Medina's 81st-minute strike, though the hosts ultimately powered through.

What made João Pedro Galvão the Man of the Match?

His decisive brace, including a 90th-minute clinical finish, proved entirely unplayable for a crumbling visiting defence.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

Desperation from two struggling sides led to an incredibly open second half where tactical discipline completely evaporated.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
57%
43%
Atletico San Luis 57%
Mazatlán 43%
Shots
15
10
Atletico San Luis 15
Mazatlán 10
Shots on Target
9
4
Atletico San Luis 9
Mazatlán 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.25
0.39
Atletico San Luis 1.25
Mazatlán 0.39
Passes
432
337
Atletico San Luis 432
Mazatlán 337
Pass Accuracy
85%
83%
Atletico San Luis 85%
Mazatlán 83%
Corners
7
0
Atletico San Luis 7
Mazatlán 0
Fouls
14
12
Atletico San Luis 14
Mazatlán 12
Yellow Cards
3
3
Atletico San Luis 3
Mazatlán 3
Red Cards
0
0
Atletico San Luis 0
Mazatlán 0

Match Events

10' 🟨 Oscar Macías
Lucas Merolla 🟨 17'
Facundo Almada 🟨 34'
HT
46' 🔄 L. Flores S. Munoz
47' 🟨 Lucas Esteves
50' L. Merolla
57' Joao Pedro Galvao (J. Medina)
S. Godinez J. Esquivel 🔄 63'
I. Gonzalez A. A. Saavedra Nevarez 🔄 64'
M. Zaleta M. Lainez 🔄 64'
Dudu B. Arce 🔄 70'
B. Rubio D. Hernandez 🔄 70'
73' 🔄 O. Macias R. Meraz
J. Ovalle (M. Lainez) 75'
81' Jesús Medina
82' 🔄 R. Torres M. Garcia
88' 🔄 J. Medina D. Rodriguez
88' 🔄 Lucas Esteves B. Galdames
90' Joao Pedro Galvao (M. Garcia)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Atletico San Luis

Goalkeepers
A. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
B. Galindo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanpe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Esteves
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
J. Medina
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
O. Macias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
S. Salles-Lamonge
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Joao Pedro Galvao
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
L. Flores
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
G. Lajud
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meraz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Galdames
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Garcia
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
8
Minutes
7.2
Rating
S. Munoz
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Barajas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Mazatlán

Goalkeepers
R. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Almada
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Merolla
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
J. Diaz
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
I. Gonzalez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Godinez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Barcenas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
M. Zaleta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
J. Ovalle
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
B. Rubio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
J. Esquivel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Franco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Arce
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lainez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
6.7
Rating
G. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Chavez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. A. Alcaraz Diaz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. A. Saavedra Nevarez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Leyva
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/19/2025 Mazatlán 2 - 3 Atletico San Luis Friendlies Clubs
10/04/2025 Mazatlán 2 - 1 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
04/06/2025 Atletico San Luis 2 - 1 Mazatlán Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
07/13/2024 Mazatlán 2 - 2 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
01/13/2024 Mazatlán 0 - 1 Atletico San Luis Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
09/23/2023 Atletico San Luis 3 - 2 Mazatlán Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
12/19/2025
Friendlies Clubs
10/04/2025
Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
04/06/2025
Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
07/13/2024
Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
01/13/2024
Liga MX Estadio El Encanto
09/23/2023
Liga MX Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez
Atletico San Luis Win
Mazatlán Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Cruz Azul 9 22 17 9 +8 WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)WMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-02-2026)
2 Toluca 9 21 14 4 +10 WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)WToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)WNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)DToluca 1 - 1 Cruz Azul (07-02-2026)
3 Guadalajara Chivas 9 21 17 8 +9 WGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)LToluca 2 - 0 Guadalajara Chivas (28-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Guadalajara Chivas (22-02-2026)WGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (07-02-2026)
4 Pachuca 9 17 11 7 +4 WPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)WTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)WPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)WPachuca 2 - 0 FC Juarez (08-02-2026)
5 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 9 16 17 10 +7 LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 3 Toluca (04-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)WU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)DAtlas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (08-02-2026)
6 Atlas 9 16 12 13 -1 WAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)LFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)WAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)LPachuca 3 - 1 Atlas (14-02-2026)DAtlas 2 - 2 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (08-02-2026)
7 Monterrey 9 13 14 9 +5 WMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)LMonterrey 0 - 2 Cruz Azul (01-03-2026)LU.N.A.M. - Pumas 2 - 0 Monterrey (22-02-2026)WMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)LClub America 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-02-2026)
8 Tigres UANL 9 13 16 12 +4 LPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)LTigres UANL 1 - 2 Pachuca (21-02-2026)LCruz Azul 2 - 1 Tigres UANL (15-02-2026)WTigres UANL 5 - 1 Santos Laguna (07-02-2026)
9 Club America 9 11 9 9 0 LClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)LClub America 1 - 4 Tigres UANL (01-03-2026)WPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LGuadalajara Chivas 1 - 0 Club America (15-02-2026)WClub America 1 - 0 Monterrey (08-02-2026)
10 FC Juarez 9 11 14 15 -1 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)WClub America 1 - 2 FC Juarez (05-03-2026)WFC Juarez 3 - 1 Atlas (28-02-2026)LFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)LPachuca 2 - 0 FC Juarez (08-02-2026)
11 Puebla 9 11 8 11 -3 WPuebla 3 - 1 Tigres UANL (05-03-2026)WAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LPuebla 0 - 4 Club America (21-02-2026)LPuebla 2 - 3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (14-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (07-02-2026)
12 Atletico San Luis 9 10 16 15 +1 WAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)LAtletico San Luis 0 - 1 Puebla (28-02-2026)LAtlas 3 - 2 Atletico San Luis (21-02-2026)WAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)LNecaxa 4 - 1 Atletico San Luis (07-02-2026)
13 Leon 9 10 9 16 -7 LGuadalajara Chivas 5 - 0 Leon (19-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)WLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LMonterrey 1 - 0 Leon (15-02-2026)LClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Leon (07-02-2026)
14 Club Tijuana 9 9 8 9 -1 LAtlas 2 - 1 Club Tijuana (05-03-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)LToluca 1 - 0 Club Tijuana (14-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 0 - 0 Puebla (07-02-2026)
15 Necaxa 9 9 11 15 -4 LPachuca 2 - 1 Necaxa (04-03-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Necaxa (01-03-2026)LNecaxa 0 - 3 Toluca (22-02-2026)WFC Juarez 1 - 2 Necaxa (15-02-2026)WNecaxa 4 - 1 Atletico San Luis (07-02-2026)
16 Club Queretaro 9 7 8 15 -7 DClub Queretaro 1 - 1 FC Juarez (08-04-2026)LMonterrey 4 - 0 Club Queretaro (05-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LAtletico San Luis 3 - 0 Club Queretaro (14-02-2026)WClub Queretaro 2 - 0 Leon (07-02-2026)
17 Mazatlán 9 7 9 18 -9 LAtletico San Luis 4 - 1 Mazatlán (04-03-2026)WMazatlán 1 - 0 Pachuca (28-02-2026)DClub Tijuana 1 - 1 Mazatlán (22-02-2026)WSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)LMazatlán 1 - 2 Guadalajara Chivas (07-02-2026)
18 Santos Laguna 9 2 10 25 -15 LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Cruz Azul (04-03-2026)DClub Queretaro 2 - 2 Santos Laguna (28-02-2026)LLeon 2 - 1 Santos Laguna (22-02-2026)LSantos Laguna 1 - 2 Mazatlán (15-02-2026)LTigres UANL 5 - 1 Santos Laguna (07-02-2026)