Santos Laguna captain and goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo has insisted that the team deserves better results in the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament. His statement comes after a difficult start that has left the club in a precarious 17th place in the standings, with just one point from seven matches.
As reported by Record MX this week, Acevedo, who recently returned to the club after playing for the Mexican national team in the World Cup, analyzed the current situation. "The team from the Comarca has deserved to earn more points during the tournament," stated the goalkeeper, who also urged fans to maintain confidence in the project led by head coach Renato Paiva.
How has Santos started the Apertura 2026?
The beginning of the Apertura 2026 has been extremely tough for Los Guerreros. After seven games, the team sits 17th in the Liga MX standings, with only one point to their name. Their record reads zero wins, one draw, and six losses. The goal difference is also negative, with just four scored against twelve conceded, for a -8 differential. This leaves them a full fifteen points behind the leaders, Club America.
Their first and only point so far came in Matchday 6, with a goalless draw against Tigres UANL at Estadio Corona. In that match, a goal from Ezequiel Bullaude was even disallowed. The most recent result, confirming the poor run, was a 1-0 defeat to Cruz Azul on September 6, 2026.
What did Carlos Acevedo say about the team's performance?
The team captain does not shy away from the reality of the results but defends the work and attitude shown on the pitch. "I think we hadn't achieved what we wanted, which is to add points, that's why it hurts," Acevedo commented in his statements gathered by Record MX. Despite the record, the goalkeeper affirms that the squad remains united and working to turn things around.
His individual performance has been a bright spot amid the collective crisis. In the first two matchdays of the tournament, Acevedo made ten saves, leading that statistic across the entire Liga MX at the time. His experience and leadership are considered vital assets for the dressing room during this complicated stretch.
What is the team's next challenge?
The immediate opportunity to change course arrives on September 14. Santos Laguna will host FC Juarez at home, a direct rival currently occupying 18th place in the table. This match, part of our fixtures schedule, represents a important chance to break the negative streak and secure the first win of the championship.
Head coach Renato Paiva and his technical staff have the task of fine-tuning the details that have prevented good play from translating into points. Defensive solidity, with Acevedo as the last line, and greater effectiveness in attack will be key. The team urgently needs to start earning three points to begin climbing the table and moving away from the relegation zone.
The captain's faith in the project is clear, but it must now translate into tangible results on the field. The match against Juarez at Estadio Corona is the next unmissable appointment in the Apertura 2026 calendar.
