Atlético de San Luis Defeats Querétaro in Liga MX Apertura Match

Atlético de San Luis secured a 2-1 victory against Querétaro in the Apertura 2026 tournament, claiming three crucial points in their pursuit of qualification for the final phase of the competition. The match, known as the Clásico de la 57 and played at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras, featured a scoreless first half that included a penalty initially awarded but later overturned by referee Adonai Escobedo following a video assistant referee review.

The momentum shifted significantly after halftime as the home side increased their pressure and capitalized on defensive lapses from the visiting squad. At the 52nd minute, Rafa Llorente delivered a cross from the right side that found Felipe Mora, who successfully broke the tie to open the scoring for Atlético de San Luis.

Shortly after, at the 67th minute, the home team extended their lead when Daniel Parra inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net while attempting a sliding clearance. Despite trailing by two goals, Querétaro attempted a comeback and managed to narrow the deficit when Alí Ávila converted a penalty kick at the 74th minute.

However, the visiting team was unable to find an equalizer in the remaining minutes, resulting in another loss for Querétaro. This latest setback compounds a difficult stretch for the club, which had previously suffered a heavy defeat against Santos Laguna in Torreón. The consecutive losses threaten to push Querétaro out of the direct qualification zone in the general standings as the tournament approaches its decisive stages.

Conversely, the victory reinforces a long-standing trend at the stadium where visiting teams have not secured a win in this regional rivalry over the past six years. Atlético de San Luis built upon the positive momentum from their previous draw against Toluca, strengthening their position and confidence in the race for the postseason.

The match formed part of an adjusted mid-week schedule for the Liga MX Apertura 2026, which compressed fixtures across Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate calendar requirements. With the conclusion of this round, teams are preparing for the upcoming weekend fixtures as the regular season continues its progression.