Santos Laguna has broken a seven-match winless streak with three consecutive victories in Liga MX, a surge that has revived hope among their supporters. The last time Los Guerreros managed a three-game winning run was back in the Clausura 2024, over two years ago.
The positive sequence began in Matchday 8 with a 2-1 win over Bravos de Juárez. The following week, the team travelled to Nemesio Diez and defeated Toluca 3-2. The run was capped on September 27th with a narrow 1-0 victory over Pachuca, thanks to a penalty converted by Francisco Villalba in the 45+3rd minute. This result leaves Santos Laguna in 16th place in the standings, with 10 points from 10 games.
The origin of 'Color Esperanza'
This revival has coincided with the viral spread of a video featuring former club figure Alejandro Irarragorri singing Diego Torres' song 'Color Esperanza'. In the recording, made in August, Irarragorri stated "my hope is green", referencing the team's colour. Initially, the clip was used by some fans to mock the team's poor form. However, following the victories, the song has become a symbol of support. A video of Irarragorri celebrating the win over Toluca from a stadium box also gained traction on social media.
The road ahead
With this renewed spirit, the team now faces the international break. Upon their return, the schedule includes a key away match against 13th-placed Atlético de San Luis on October 11th. After that, Los Guerreros will host Querétaro. These fixtures will be key for attempting to climb the table, where they currently have a -5 goal difference.
In a broader context, the same former figure who popularised 'Color Esperanza' recently revealed he went through a personal crisis during his time at the club, stating "I was having thoughts of hurting myself". This testimony contrasts with the current atmosphere of optimism surrounding the squad. Forward Emiliano Bullaude, with three goals, is the team's top scorer this season. The next test, in San Luis, will indicate whether this winning streak is the start of something more substantial.
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