Santos Laguna kicked off the 2026-27 Liga MX season with a goalless draw against Atlas at Estadio Jalisco on July 26. The Torreón side sits 12th in the standings with zero points after one game, six points behind leaders Club Tijuana.
What happened in the match?
The team arrived needing three points to open their season account. Yet Atlas’s central defense stifled Santos’s advances, with Alan Cervantes’s midfield struggling to carve out clear chances. Keeper José Abella made two key stops to keep the visitors from scoring.
Why is Santos Laguna’s start worrying?
The stalemate with Atlas highlights the team’s attacking woes. With just two goals scored and three conceded so far, the -1 goal difference underlines their lack of cutting edge. The recent run of two draws and two losses in the last four games - DDLL - only deepens concerns. Manager Fernando Ortiz must find a way to spark a side six points adrift of the leaders.
What’s next for the laguneros?
Santos Laguna head to Mexico City to face América on August 2. The Coapa side, third in the table, arrives on a high after their opening-day win. For the Torreón side, the clash is vital to regain momentum and shed their sluggish start.
