Santos Laguna is currently in 17th place in the Liga MX, with 0 points, 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in 2 games, and a streak of 4 consecutive losses. In their last game, Santos Laguna lost 0-1 to Atlas. The next game for Santos Laguna is against América, in a match that could be crucial for the season. Raúl 'Pantera' Zúñiga, Colombian forward of América, seeks to regain his place in the team after suffering a clavicle fracture in the Liguilla of Clausura 2026. Zúñiga has returned to training with América and could reappear in the game against Santos Laguna. The moment invites thinking that Zúñiga can become an important piece for América, as the team seeks to strengthen its attack after Henry Martín is not in his best moment. Additionally, three forwards from the youth academy are competing for a place in the first team, which could make Zúñiga have to respond and provide the goals that América needs.