Intense Preparation for the América Match
Santos Laguna's first team continues its preparation for the match against América, corresponding to the first leg of the Apertura 2026 group stage. The game will take place on Sunday at 5:00 PM at the Banorte Stadium. Wednesday's training session at the Territorio Santos Modelo focused on possession exercises, transitions, and zone-based work, according to the club.
Carlos Acevedo's Absence
Goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo will not be part of Santos Laguna's squad due to his participation in the Liga MX All-Star Team, which will face the MLS representative in the MLS All-Star Game 2026 on August 20 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Activities of Selected Players
Santos Laguna players continue their national team commitments. Geovanni Pérez and Tahiel Jiménez, part of the Mexico U-23 squad, will debut at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026 against Venezuela. Meanwhile, Juan Carlos Echilvestre, Sahiel Cedillo, and Luis Ángel Gómez, members of the Mexico U-20 team, will close their group stage facing Guatemala in the Concacaf U-20 Championship.
