Santos Laguna are preparing for a key Liga MX clash away to Atlético de San Luis this Sunday, aiming to extend their positive run in the Apertura 2026. The match for Matchday 11 will kick off at 5:00 PM at the Estadio Libertad Financiera.
The squad, under technical director Renato Paiva, resumed training on Tuesday at Territorio Santos Modelo following the FIFA break. Sessions will run through Saturday, when the team travels to San Luis Potosí for the fixture. Paiva has focused the week on fine-tuning the team's strategy.
Villalba key to the run
The team's good form is built on three consecutive wins, earning them nine points from a possible nine. Spanish midfielder Fran Villalba has been instrumental, being named in the Liga MX Ideal XI for the last two matchdays. The playmaker scored the winning penalty against Pachuca and has netted in two straight Apertura matches. "Villalba marcó el gol del triunfo frente a los Tuzos desde el punto penal," the player said.
Santos Laguna currently sit 16th in the table with 10 points from 10 games, according to our verified data. Their next opponent, Atlético de San Luis, occupies 13th place. The trip to San Luis represents a chance to keep climbing the standings and move closer to the playoff spots.
A favourable history
The historical record favours the visitors. Santos Laguna have gone seven official meetings without defeat against Atlético de San Luis, recording four wins and three draws. The last time the Laguneros lost this fixture was on Matchday 16 of the Apertura 2009, over a decade and a half ago.
Riding high after their last result, a 1-0 win over Pachuca on September 27, Santos Laguna will look to maintain a four-game winning streak reflected in our recent results data. The team travels on Saturday targeting another three vital points in San Luis Potosí.
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