Atlante vs. Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna Beats 10-Man Atlante 2-0 as Tahiel Jiménez and Esteban Lozano Score
Santos Laguna beat Atlante 2-0 on the road Friday night, Nov. 6, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, keeping its push for the Liga MX Apertura 2026 playoffs (Liguilla) on track. Substitute Tahiel Jiménez scored in the 67th minute and Esteban Lozano added the second in the 77th, according to Diario de México and MARCA México.
Atlante played more than 75 minutes with 10 men after an early red card and is out of playoff contention.
Final score: Atlante 0, Santos Laguna 2
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 15’ | Atlante defender Aarón Quirós sent off after VAR review |
| 56’ | Martín Sarrafiore hits the crossbar for Atlante |
| 67’ | Goal, Santos: Tahiel Jiménez (assist Ezequiel Bullaude), 0-1 |
| 77’ | Goal, Santos: Esteban Lozano (assist Mauricio Cuevas), 0-2 |
Timeline compiled from Diario de México and MARCA México match reports.
How did Atlante go down to 10 men?
The key moment came early. Quirós fouled Lozano around the 12th minute, and after a VAR review referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava showed the Argentine defender a straight red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, Diario de México reported. MARCA’s live log noted the VAR check at 13’ and the expulsion recorded at 15’.
Even a man down, Atlante kept creating chances. Walter Portales nearly scored from a rebound in the 32nd minute, and Sarrafiore’s left-footed shot crashed off the crossbar in the 56th. Santos goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo also made saves on Luis Calzadilla and Nico Carrera, per MARCA. The first half ended 0-0.
Tahiel Jiménez changes the game
Santos coach Renato Paiva sent on the young forward Tahiel Jiménez for Jonathan Pérez at halftime, and the change paid off. In the 67th minute, Bullaude slipped a pass to Jiménez, who finished with his left foot inside the area past goalkeeper Óscar Jiménez, Diario de México said. MARCA described it as a left-footed shot from the left side of the box tucked inside the right post.
Ten minutes later Santos hit on the counterattack. Cuevas drove down the right and found Lozano, who beat the keeper with a right-footed finish for 0-2.
According to Diario de México, Atlante coach Miguel “Piojo” Herrera appeared incredulous on the sideline at the number of chances his team wasted (paraphrased from Spanish).
Liga MX standings: where do Santos and Atlante stand?
- Santos Laguna: 25 points, provisionally fifth in the overall table, with eight wins this tournament and eight wins in its last nine matches, per Diario de México. Santos controls its own path to a direct Liguilla berth in the final matchday against León, the outlet said.
- Atlante: 14 points, 16th place, with an eighth loss of the tournament and five straight home defeats. Diario de México reported that the club has no chance to reach the postseason. Atlante closes the regular season at Club Tijuana (Xolos).
Positions could shift once the rest of the matchday is played over the weekend.
FAQ
Who won Atlante vs. Santos Laguna?
Santos Laguna won 2-0 at Estadio Azteca on Nov. 6, 2026.
Who scored for Santos?
Tahiel Jiménez (67’) and Esteban Lozano (77’).
Why did Atlante have 10 players?
Defender Aarón Quirós was shown a red card after a VAR review for a foul on Esteban Lozano that stopped a clear scoring chance.
Who does Santos play next?
Santos faces León in the final round of the Apertura 2026 regular season.