Liga MX Clausura - 15
Santos Laguna 0 - 1 FT Atlas
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Capasso 22'
29' E. Orona
45' K. Balanta
HT
46' ↓ A. Lopez ↑L. Gomez
R. Schlegel 51'
J. Rodriguez 55'
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑M. E. Garcia 55'
59' L. Di Yorio (L. Di Yorio)
↓ P. Ramirez ↑L. Gamboa 61'
↓ D. Gonzalez ↑E. Zaldivar 61'
↓ G. Aguirre ↑A. Rodriguez 77'
77' ↓ S. Mariscal Murra ↑C. Dajome
77' ↓ F. Villalba ↑R. Sordo
88' ↓ K. Picon ↑D. Medina
88' ↓ J. Guemez ↑T. Jimenez
89' L. Gomez
L. Gamboa 90'+1
90'+6 T. Jimenez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kevin Picon 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Kevin Balanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Orona 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Emmanuel Echeverría
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Aldo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Javier Guemez 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Francisco Villalba 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ezequiel Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Di Yorio
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Hector Holguin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Haret Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Carlos Echilvestre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Sordo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Cedillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristián Dájome
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahiel Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atlas
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
1
Saves
7.5
Rating
Defenders
Gustavo Ferrareis 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Manuel Capasso 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Aerials Won
0
Tackles
Rodrigo Schlegel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Rios 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Arturo Gonzalez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Paulo Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Aldo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego González
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Eduardo Aguirre 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Róber Pier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaddi Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
77
Entry
Mateo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edgar Zaldívar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Gamboa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo del Prete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | Atlas | 2 - 2 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 02/23/2025 | Santos Laguna | 2 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
| 07/17/2024 | Atlas | 1 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 02/05/2024 | Atlas | 3 - 0 | Santos Laguna | Liga MX | Estadio Jalisco |
| 01/06/2024 | Atlas | 2 - 3 | Santos Laguna | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/14/2023 | Santos Laguna | 0 - 0 | Atlas | Liga MX | Estadio Corona |
09/14/2025
02/23/2025
07/17/2024
02/05/2024
01/06/2024
07/14/2023
Santos Laguna Win
Atlas Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vargas Heroics Mask Atlas Deficiencies in Smash-and-Grab
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Our take: an infuriating watch for the home faithful, exposing exactly why Santos are rooted to the bottom despite dominating the underlying numbers.
The Early Sucker Punch
Estadio TSM Corona hosted a textbook lesson in counter-punching away from home. Santos Laguna edged possession early on, spraying the ball around with purpose and desperately trying to claw their way out of the Liga MX basement. Yet, the Balance of the match was violently upended in the 22nd minute. Completely against the run of play, M. Capasso struck gold for Atlas, silencing the expectant home crowd. The visitors didn't need to dominate the ball; their true Intensity lay in their stubborn defensive organization. They absorbed wave after wave of verdiblanco pressure, happy to sit deep and protect their slender advantage while Santos fired off 14 total shots without finding the elusive breakthrough.
The Penalty Heartbreak
The definitive turning point arrived in the 59th minute, serving up maximum drama for the spectators. A penalty awarded to the home side offered them a golden lifeline to reset the contest. L. Di Yorio stepped up to the spot with immense pressure on his shoulders, but met an absolute brick wall in Camilo Vargas. The Colombian shot-stopper produced a massive save, instantly draining the hard-earned belief from the home side. The high Stakes of that single moment dictated the entire second half. Instead of rallying together, Santos grew increasingly frantic and disconnected. Vargas’s undeniable heroics completely altered the emotional landscape of the pitch, allowing Atlas to dig in even deeper.
Creative Brilliance Wasted
It is a thoroughly bitter pill to swallow for the hosts, particularly for Francisco Villalba. The dynamic playmaker was an absolute menace all evening, orchestrating seven key passes and cutting the opposition apart, even if his forwards lacked the cutting edge to capitalize. Santos generated a staggering 2.10 expected goals compared to the visitors' paltry 0.55, yet somehow ended up with absolutely nothing to show for their efforts. This gritty smash-and-grab victory keeps Atlas firmly in the postseason conversation, sitting comfortable in ninth place with 20 points. Meanwhile, the stark reality of the league table remains incredibly grim for Santos Laguna, whose glaring inability to convert dominance into goals keeps them anchored firmly in last place.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Francisco Villalba the turning point?
It was actually L. Di Yorio who missed the 59th-minute penalty, saved brilliantly by Camilo Vargas. That save undeniably broke Santos Laguna's momentum and decided the match.
What made Francisco Villalba the Man of the Match?
Despite the loss, Villalba was spectacular, delivering seven key passes to constantly unlock the Atlas defence, earning a massive 8.5 rating for his creative masterclass.
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.
Survival Scraps and Mid-Table Mediocrity
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A dreadful clash of desperation against apathy makes this a match for the die-hards only.
The Setup
Bottom club Santos Laguna are running out of time. Anchored to 18th place, their survival hopes are hanging by a thread. They welcome an Atlas side drifting aimlessly in eighth, winless in their last five. A pitiful Form rating tells the story of two teams struggling to string passes together. Santos have managed just one win in six at the Estadio Corona, while both defenses are leaking goals for fun. The Stakes are virtually non-existent for the visitors, but a perfect Balance rating highlights how evenly matched these underperforming sides are.
Key Battle
Santos desperately need goals, putting the creative burden squarely on Lucas Di Yorio. He faces a tough evening against Manuel Capasso, who has been the solitary bright spark in the away backline. Adding to Di Yorio's headache is Camilo Vargas, an Atlas goalkeeper arriving with high Stars appeal thanks to his recent penalty heroics.
Our Prediction
Atlas drag Santos into a frustrating midfield slog. We expect a scrappy 1-1 draw that does absolutely nothing to help the home side's relegation fears.