Atlas defeats Necaxa 2-0 to share Liga MX Apertura lead

Atlas defeated Necaxa 2-0 at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during Matchday 12 of the Liga MX Apertura. The victory allowed the visiting team to reach 21 points, moving them to the top of the standings where they now share the lead with Club América.

Ryan Mmaee opened the scoring in the fifth minute, finishing with his right foot after a service from Florián Monzón. The goal gave Atlas a 1-0 lead early in the match. Necaxa, coached by Juan Reynoso, attempted to equalize but failed to find the net, with attempts from Diego Ochoa and Emilio Rodríguez lacking accuracy. The match began with exchanges of danger in both areas, including a shot by Owen González that narrowly missed the goal defended by Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.

In the second half, Necaxa maintained intensity in front of the Atlas goal. However, Manuel Capasso sealed the victory late in the game with a volley from a corner kick. Atlas managed to defend its lead throughout the remainder of the match, even while playing with one fewer player. The result leaves Necaxa in 17th place with nine points, while Atlas, under the direction of Hernán Crespo, takes home three points to solidify their position at the top of the Apertura table.