“Manuel Capasso rises unmarked in the box to head home from a set piece after Santos conceded a free kick in a dangerous area through Salvador Mariscal's foul”
Pivotal“Mateo García threatens Atlas' goal in a key second-half moment as Santos intensify their search for an equalizer”
Santos Laguna
Atlas
Outstanding performance
Atlas•DefenderAtlas secured a vital 1-0 victory over Santos Laguna thanks to Manuel Capasso's 21st-minute header from a set piece, capitalizing on Santos' defensive lapses in dead-ball situations. Despite Santos dominating possession (54%) and creating significantly more chances, including four big chances missed, they were undone by poor finishing and Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas' crucial penalty save from Lucas Di Yorio on 59 minutes. The match turned increasingly fractious in the second half with eight yellow cards issued, as Santos desperately pushed for an equalizer but found Atlas' defensive organization too resolute. This result strengthens Atlas' position while leaving Santos to rue their wastefulness in front of goal, having managed just two shots on target despite 14 total attempts.
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Tahiel JiménezRed CardVAR is checking the red card for Tahiel Jiménez of Santos Laguna.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Rodrigo Schlegel of Atlas.
Tahiel JiménezRed CardTahiel Jiménez from Santos Laguna receives a red card.
Foul committed by Tahiel Jiménez of Santos Laguna.
Gustavo Ferrareis from Atlas wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luis Gamboa of Atlas receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Luis Gamboa of Atlas.
Emmanuel Echeverría of Santos Laguna is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gustavo Ferrareis of Atlas.
Luis Gómez of Santos Laguna receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Luis Gómez of Santos Laguna.
Gustavo Ferrareis of Atlas wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Tahiel Jiménez comes on for Kevin Picón.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Diego Medina comes on for Javier Güémez.
Foul committed by Ramiro Sordo of Santos Laguna.
Aldo Rocha from Atlas wins a free kick on the right wing.
Corner awarded to Atlas after a concession by Efraín Orona.
Foul committed by Javier Güémez of Santos Laguna.
Mateo García wins a free kick for Atlas on the right wing.
Foul committed by Aldo Rocha of Atlas.
Luis Gómez from Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Efraín Orona from Santos Laguna misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high from a direct free kick.
Foul committed by Édgar Zaldívar of Atlas.
Cristian Dájome from Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Emmanuel Echeverría of Santos Laguna.
Mateo García of Atlas wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luis Gómez of Santos Laguna.
Édgar Zaldívar from Atlas is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Ramiro Sordo comes on for Fran Villalba.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Cristian Dájome comes on for Salvador Mariscal.
Substitution for Atlas: Agustín Rodríguez comes on for Eduardo Aguirre.
VAR is checking for a penalty for Atlas.
Emmanuel EcheverríaEmmanuel Echeverría of Santos Laguna concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Mateo García is fouled in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty.
Ezequiel Bullaude wins a free kick for Santos Laguna in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Aldo Rocha of Atlas.
Eduardo Aguirre from Atlas wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kevin Balanta of Santos Laguna.
Ezequiel Bullaude from Santos Laguna misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it just to the right. The attempt was assisted by Fran Villalba.
Eduardo Aguirre from Atlas wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kevin Balanta of Santos Laguna.
Foul by Luis Gómez of Santos Laguna.
Aldo Rocha from Atlas wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luis Gómez of Santos Laguna.
Foul by Luis Gómez of Santos Laguna.
Gustavo Ferrareis of Atlas wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Atlas: Édgar Zaldívar comes on for Diego González.
Substitution for Atlas: Luis Gamboa comes on for Paulo Ramírez.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Camilo Vargas from Atlas.
Santos Laguna wins a corner after Mateo García concedes.
Emmanuel Echeverría from Santos Laguna hits the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Lucas Di YorioPenalty saved! Camilo Vargas from Atlas saves a right-footed shot from Lucas Di Yorio of Santos Laguna, which was aimed at the bottom left corner.
Eduardo AguirreEduardo Aguirre of Atlas concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Santos Laguna as Kevin Picón is fouled in the penalty area.
Eduardo Aguirre of Atlas concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Santos Laguna wins a corner after Rodrigo Schlegel concedes.
Lucas Di Yorio's header from close range is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Fran Villalba's cross.
Substitution for Atlas: Mateo García comes on for Arturo González.
Jorge RodríguezYellow CardJorge Rodríguez from Atlas receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Jorge Rodríguez of Atlas.
Santos Laguna wins a corner after Rodrigo Schlegel concedes it.
Lucas Di Yorio's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Fran Villalba provided the assist.
Ezequiel Bullaude's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Schlegel for Atlas.
Rodrigo Schlegel from Atlas receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Schlegel for Atlas.
Gustavo Ferrareis of Atlas receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Gustavo Ferrareis of Atlas.
Ezequiel Bullaude from Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Salvador Mariscal from Santos Laguna misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The assist came from Fran Villalba.
Substitution for Santos Laguna: Luis Gómez comes on for Aldo López.
The second half begins with Santos Laguna trailing Atlas 1-0.
First half ends with Santos Laguna 0, Atlas 1.
The first half ends with Santos Laguna trailing Atlas 1-0.
First half ends with Santos Laguna trailing Atlas 1-0.
Attempt missed. Lucas Di Yorio of Santos Laguna heads the ball from very close range, but it goes high and wide to the left. The chance was set up by Fran Villalba's cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Santos Laguna after a concession by Jorge Rodríguez.
Javier Güémez's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ezequiel Bullaude provided the assist.
Offside called against Atlas. Diego González is caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Diego González from Atlas.
Manuel Capasso of Atlas misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Diego González provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Kevin BalantaYellow CardKevin Balanta from Santos Laguna receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Arturo González from Atlas wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Kevin Balanta of Santos Laguna.
Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna misses the header from the center of the box, sending it too high. Kevin Picón provided the assist with a cross.
Gustavo Ferrareis from Atlas has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Arturo González provided the assist.
Diego González from Atlas takes a left-footed shot from long range on the right, but it goes close and misses to the right from a direct free kick.
Foul committed by Efraín Orona of Santos Laguna.
Foul committed by Efraín Orona of Santos Laguna.
Eduardo Aguirre from Atlas wins a free kick on the right wing.
Javier Güémez of Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ezequiel Bullaude is caught offside for Santos Laguna.
Santos Laguna is called offside. Lucas Di Yorio is the player caught in the offside position.
Foul committed by Manuel Capasso of Atlas.
Ezequiel Bullaude wins a free kick for Santos Laguna in the defensive half.
Eduardo Aguirre from Atlas wins a free kick on the left wing.
Eduardo Aguirre from Atlas is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Aldo López's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Ezequiel Bullaude provided the assist.
Efraín OronaYellow CardEfraín Orona of Santos Laguna receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Efraín Orona of Santos Laguna.
Aldo Rocha from Atlas is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Eduardo Aguirre from Atlas wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Kevin Balanta of Santos Laguna.
Goal! Atlas takes the lead 1-0 with Manuel Capasso scoring from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Arturo González from Atlas wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Salvador Mariscal of Santos Laguna.
Javier Güémez from Santos Laguna commits a handball.
Diego González of Atlas is caught offside.
Lucas Di Yorio from Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Rodrigo Schlegel for Atlas.
Foul committed by Paulo Ramírez of Atlas.
Aldo López from Santos Laguna is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Manuel Capasso of Atlas misses a header from the center of the box to the right after a corner.
Corner awarded to Atlas after Efraín Orona concedes.
Foul committed by Eduardo Aguirre of Atlas.
Fran Villalba from Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Fran Villalba from Santos Laguna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Paulo Ramírez of Atlas.
Efraín Orona's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Fran Villalba.
Corner awarded to Santos Laguna after a foul by Jorge Rodríguez.
Aldo Rocha's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Carlos Acevedo in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Eduardo Aguirre.
Eduardo Aguirre of Atlas misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The chance was set up by a cross from Diego González after a corner.
Atlas wins a corner after Efraín Orona concedes.
Foul committed by Salvador Mariscal of Santos Laguna.
Arturo González from Atlas wins a free kick on the left wing.
Santos Laguna desperately need points to escape the relegation zone as they host Atlas at Estadio Corona. Both teams are struggling for form, but Santos' precarious position in 18th place makes this a must-win encounter.
