Liga MX Gameweek 2, Apertura
Santos Laguna 0 - 1 FT Atlas
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Match Events
30' C. Gruezo
Gustavo Ferrareis 45'+1
HT
E. Zaldivar 64'
65' ↓ L. Di Yorio ↑D. Gonzalez
↓ Gustavo Ferrareis ↑J. Sanchez 66'
↓ A. Rocha ↑V. H. Rios De Alba 69'
71' ↓ R. Sordo ↑E. Orona
71' ↓ C. Gruezo ↑A. Lopez
↓ S. Hernandez ↑J. Lozano 77'
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑L. Esteves 77'
↓ E. Zaldivar ↑P. Ramirez 77'
84' ↓ S. Mariscal Murra ↑J. Mancha
84' ↓ M. Cuevas ↑K. Picon
90'+8 F. Villalba
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos Laguna
Goalkeepers
Carlos Acevedo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mauricio Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Franco Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Echeverría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Salvador Mariscal
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Carlos Gruezo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Fran Villalba 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
58
Passes
9
Duels
Ezequiel Bullaude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro Sordo 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Lucas Di Yorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Hector Holguin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kevin Picon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Abella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efrain Orona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aldo Lopez Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
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Started
Entry
Joshua Mancha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Güemez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atlas
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gustavo Ferrareis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Manuel Capasso 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Rodrigo Schlegel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Milton Valenzuela
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Aldo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Edgar Zaldívar 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Duk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arturo González
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Sergio Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Ryan Mmaee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Antonio Sánchez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Mora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaddi Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Esteves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Serrato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Martin
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
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Atlas Execute the Perfect Away Mission in Torreón
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A masterclass in defensive resilience saw the visitors grind out a crucial victory on hostile territory, silencing the home crowd.
The Early Chess Match
The evening air at Estadio TSM Corona was thick with anticipation, but those expecting a frantic start were quickly handed a tactical stalemate. Santos Laguna sought to dictate the tempo right away, taking charge of the ball and probing the flanks. They edged possession in the first twenty minutes, looking to pull the opposing defensive block out of its rigid shape. However, the Intensity of the opening exchanges was far more cerebral than physical. Carlos Acevedo acted as a sweeper-keeper, vocalizing instructions from the back as his side tried to find a breakthrough. Yet, the visitors remained entirely unfazed by the hostile environment. They sat deep, absorbed the early pressure, and challenged their hosts to thread the needle through heavily congested central areas.
The Decisive Blow
As the first half wore on, the initial wave of home momentum began to crash against an unyielding red and black wall. The crucial turning point arrived just when the Balance of play seemed permanently tilted toward the hosts. A sudden lapse in concentration in the midfield allowed Atlas to pounce. Aldo Rocha, an absolute general in the centre of the park, intercepted a loose pass and immediately triggered a rapid vertical transition. Within seconds, the visitors had bypassed three defensive lines, finishing the clinical move with ruthless efficiency to break the deadlock. The solitary strike instantly silenced the partisan crowd and flipped the script of the match, turning a frustrating defensive grind into a masterclass in opportunistic execution.
Holding the Line
Trailing on home soil, Santos threw caution to the wind in the closing stages, desperately committing bodies forward in search of an equalizer. The Stakes were incredibly high as the hosts bombarded the penalty area with hopeful crosses and intricate passing combinations. Yet, the visitors refused to buckle under the mounting pressure. It wasn't exactly a monumental Upset in the context of Liga MX parity, but shutting out the opposition at the Estadio TSM Corona requires immense discipline. Every challenge was fiercely contested, every clearance celebrated like a goal by the travelling dugout. When the final whistle blew, Atlas had cemented a 1-0 away victory that serves as a massive statement of intent for the Apertura campaign.
Key Questions
What was the final score at Estadio TSM Corona?
Atlas secured a vital 1-0 away victory over Santos Laguna to take all three points.
How did Atlas win the match?
They relied on a heavily disciplined defensive block and capitalized on a clinical counter-attack to score the solitary goal.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early Apertura Grudge Fails to Ignite
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. With the Apertura just getting underway, this clash at Estadio Corona feels more like a preseason tune-up than a main event.
The Setup
As Santos Laguna host Atlas, a dismal Form rating for both sides paints a clear picture of early-season rust. The Stakes are understandably low in round two of the Apertura campaign. While there is a modest Balance to the fixture, a severely lacking Stars rating means neutral fans shouldn't expect much magic on the pitch. We might see E. Bullaude try to inject some much-needed creativity for the hosts, but he will face a stubborn, disciplined defensive block marshalled by R. Schlegel.
Key Battle
The home side's midfield engine room versus the away back line. Without individual brilliance to rely on, the visitors will likely sit deep and compact, challenging the hosts to break down a rigid defensive structure through patient possession.
Our Prediction
A drab 0-0 draw. Neither team has the attacking cohesion to take control of the match, meaning this will be a battle of attrition fought mostly in the middle third with very few clear-cut chances.