Santos Laguna fell 3-1 to Chicago Fire in the Leagues Cup, marking their third consecutive defeat in the 2026 Liga MX season. The team from Torreón, currently in 17th place with 0 points (0-0-3), continues to struggle for their first win of the year.
What happened in the match?
The game started with an early goal for Santos Laguna, but Chicago Fire responded strongly in the second half. Robert Lewandowski, Robin Lod, and Philip Zinckernagel scored for the hosts, sealing the victory. Santos Laguna, with only 2 goals scored and 7 conceded in the league, couldn't contain Chicago's attack.
Why does it matter for Santos Laguna?
This loss deepens the team's crisis, which has gone three games without a win in Liga MX (form: LLL). With a 7-point gap behind league leaders Club América, pressure mounts on manager Paiva and his players. Santos' last win was against Atlas (2-1) on July 20, but since then, they've lost four of their last five matches.
What's next for the team?
Santos Laguna now prepares to host Guadalajara Chivas on August 17. Currently, Chivas sits in 12th place in the table, making this match crucial for both teams. The Torreón side will look to break their losing streak and earn their first league points.
