San Luis vs. Atlas: Florián Monzón's Long-Range Goal Gives Atlas 1-0 Win, Boosting Liguilla Hopes

Atlas took a big step toward the Liga MX playoffs on Friday, Oct. 30, winning 1-0 at Atlético de San Luis in Week 15 of the Apertura 2026. A long-range strike from Florián Monzón early in the second half was the difference, and the win moved Hernán Crespo’s side into second place in the standings, at least for now.

Final score: Atlético San Luis 0, Atlas 1

The game was tight and short on chances, El Universal reported, describing a match with “little spectacle.” Fox Sports México said San Luis looked like the better team in the first half, which ended 0-0.

The key moments:

• About 30’: Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas made a diving save to deny David Rodríguez, then needed attention from the medical staff before continuing.
• 63’: Monzón fired from outside the box past the outstretched Gibrán Lajud for the only goal. El Universal put the goal in the 63rd minute, while Fox Sports México’s live log listed it at 62’.
• 90+6’: The final whistle confirmed Atlas’ win after six minutes of stoppage time.

Standings: what the result means

With the win, Atlas climbed to second place with 27 points, according to El Universal, with two rounds left in the regular season. That position may not last the weekend: Cruz Azul and Chivas could push Atlas down with a win or a draw in their own Week 15 games, the paper noted.

Fox Sports México said Atlas now has “one and a half feet” in the Liguilla (translated), Liga MX’s playoff round.

For San Luis, the loss was costly. El Universal reported the club no longer controls its own playoff fate and must win both remaining games, at home against FC Juárez and then against Puebla, while relying on other results.

Remaining schedule

• Atlas: Pachuca (home), then FC Juárez.
• Atlético San Luis: FC Juárez (home), then Puebla.

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