Mauricio Cuevas states he has no regrets about his move to Santos Laguna. The right-back, arriving from LA Galaxy, retains full confidence in the Lagunero club's project despite their difficult start to the Apertura 2026 tournament, as reported by Telediario this week.
Renato Paiva's team seeks its first league win when they visit Puebla this weekend. Santos Laguna sits near the bottom of the general table after an adverse start, a scenario Cuevas acknowledges but does not make him doubt his decision. "No, I say it with a lot of confidence," the player declared about any possible regret. "In the end I was convinced from the first day, from the first call I had with the coach, always with the desire to come."
Why did Cuevas choose Santos Laguna?
Mauricio Cuevas explained that his arrival at Santos Laguna was quick and motivated by the club's history. He highlighted that the institution is the team that most quickly won six championships in the short-tournament era of Liga MX, an achievement that weighed on his choice. While acknowledging LA Galaxy's stature, he said he found "something different" at Santos. The 22-year-old defender has taken ownership of the starting spot on the right flank since his arrival and is committed to contributing to get the team back to the top. You can check the player's full profile and the rest of the roster on our squad page.
How does the team assess its current form?
The balance of matches played in Liga MX and the Leagues Cup has been frustrating for the squad. Cuevas lamented that they have been superior on the field at times, but opposing goalkeepers ended up being key figures, preventing their dominance from reflecting on the scoreboard. The squad, however, maintains an eager but measured attitude. They trust that patience and daily work under Paiva's orders will bear fruit soon. The mindset is focused on correcting defensive and offensive details to turn good play into points.
What does Santos expect from the clash against Puebla?
Ahead of this Saturday's match at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc, the focus is total. Cuevas pointed out they have studied Puebla thoroughly, a team he described as very vertical and that presses a lot on the wings. "Every match is a final for us, that's how we take it," stated the full-back. Preparation included a morning practice on Thursday and will conclude on Friday at the TSM facilities before traveling to Puebla. The team looks to break the bad streak and get a positive result to climb the standings.
How does this poor start impact the season?
The difficult start keeps Santos Laguna in a delicate position, but the dressing room sees light at the end of the tunnel. Cuevas emphasized that the collective functioning and tactical development validate the group's effort, despite the lack of points. The club has a sequence of key matches ahead to correct its course. Fans can follow the team's progress and upcoming fixtures on our fixtures calendar. Internal confidence remains intact, with the conviction that results will come if they maintain the level of work shown.
