Monzón strikes late as Atlas win 1-0 at San Luis
Atlas beat Atletico San Luis 1-0 at the Estadio Libertad Financiera in Matchday 15 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026. Florián Monzón scored in the 63rd minute, the only goal in a game the hosts controlled for shots and possession.
The first half finished goalless. San Luis had more of the ball, with 56% possession, and ended with 22 shots to Atlas's 8. They also led on shots on target, 4 to 1, and on corners, 7 to 4.
The breakthrough came in the 63rd minute. Milton Valenzuela provided the assist and Monzón finished. It was Atlas's only shot on target of the match. The expected goals were close, 1.00 for San Luis and 0.78 for Atlas, but the visitors needed fewer chances to take the points.
It was a niggly contest. Atlas committed 23 fouls and picked up four yellow cards. San Luis made seven fouls and received one booking. There were no red cards. Katia García was the referee.
Goals
- 63' Florián Monzón Atlas
Match stats
Our prediction
Our preview called for an Atlas win by 1-2, giving the visitors a 41% chance. Atlas won, but San Luis failed to score and the match produced only one goal, fewer than we expected.
Before kick-off, Atlas were fourth on 24 points and San Luis were 11th on 19. With this win, Atlas move to 27 points while San Luis stay on 19.
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