Atlas edges San Luis 1-0 to move into second place
Atlas won 1-0 over Atlético de San Luis, with Florian Monzón scoring the only goal, and climbed to second in the Liga MX standings.
Key points
- Florian Monzón scored in the 63rd minute for Atlas.
- Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas made key saves, including a stop on David Rodríguez and a deflection of Rafa Llorente’s shot.
- The win puts Atlas in second place, one point behind América, while San Luis stays in eleventh.
- Atlas has eight wins, three draws, and four losses, totaling 27 points.
- San Luis still has a chance to qualify for the Liguilla in the final stretch of the Apertura 2026.
Atlas defeated Atlético de San Luis 1-0 on Friday, October 30, in a match for Matchday 15 of the Liga BBVA MX Apertura 2026. The game was played at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras in San Luis Potosí.
Florian Monzón scored the only goal of the match in the 63rd minute. The Argentine forward recovered the ball and shot precisely into the corner to establish the 0-1 lead. This goal marked Monzón's fifth of the tournament.
Atlético de San Luis dominated the first half but lacked finishing touches. In the 31st minute, Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas made a notable intervention to deny a potential goal by David Rodríguez. In the second half, Vargas also deflected a powerful shot from Rafa Llorente. Atlas had two clear opportunities to increase their lead in the closing minutes but failed to convert them.
The victory moves Atlas to second place in the general standings of the Apertura 2026 tournament. The team from Guadalajara now has eight wins, three draws, and four losses, accumulating 27 points. They are one point behind leader América. Atlético de San Luis remains in eleventh position with 19 points. The regular phase of the Apertura 2026 is in its final stretch, and San Luis still has possibilities to advance to the Liguilla.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the winning goal for Atlas against San Luis?
Florian Monzón scored the only goal in the 63rd minute.
Where was the match played?
The game was held at Estadio Alfonso Lastras in San Luis Potosí.
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