In the opening match of Liga MX, Atlas secured an exciting victory over Puebla with a close score of 3-2. Coach Gonzalo Pineda’s side showed remarkable efficiency, leaving their opponents struggling throughout a fast-paced encounter. Goals from Gaddi Aguirre (24’) and Rivaldo Lozano (50’) set the tone for Atlas, while Adrian Mora’s late strike (70’) sealed their triumph. On the other hand, Puebla managed to score through Esteban Lozano (28’) and Edgar Guerra (84’), but it was not enough to turn the tide.
One potential game-changer for Puebla came when Edgar Guerra hit the woodwork with a shot just before halftime, showcasing the narrow margins that dictated the match.
Puebla dominated the shot count with a total of 18 attempts, yet their accuracy let them down; only 7 of those shots were on target, with 1 hitting the post and 8 going wide of the goal.
Edgar Guerra shone brightly in the match, earning the title of man of the match after scoring and registering five shots on goal. Diego Gonzalez also had a commendable performance for Atlas, completing two key passes throughout the game.
Puebla’s manager, Pablo Guede, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Julio González in goal; the backline consisted of Jesús Rivas, Juan Manuel Fedorco, José Pachuca, and Walter Portales. In midfield, Alejandro Organista, Luis Rey, and Miguel Ramírez operated, while the attack featured Edgar Guerra, Esteban Lozano, and Owen González.
Conversely, Atlas took to the field with a 5-3-2 setup under Gonzalo Pineda, placing César Ramos as goalkeeper. The defensive unit featured Gustavo Ferrareis, Víctor Ríos, Gaddi Aguirre, Adrián Mora, and Rivaldo Lozano, while Diego Gonzalez, Aldo Rocha, and Sergio Hernández controlled the midfield. Up top, Eduardo Aguirre and Uros Djurdjevic led the attack.
The referee, Mario Terrazas Chávez, officiated the match held at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.
Looking ahead to their next fixtures, Puebla will be aiming for redemption as they visit Mazatlán, while Atlas will host Cruz Azul. Following this match, Puebla sits at the bottom of the standings without any points, whereas Atlas climbs to the top with three points in their favor.
Substitutions for Puebla
61’ 2H – Miguel Ramírez out for Franco Moyano, Luis Rey out for Ariel Gamarra
67’ 2H – Walter Portales out for Emiliano Gómez, Juan Manuel Fedorco out for Efrain Orona
80’ 2H – Alejandro Organista out for Ricardo Marín
Yellow Cards for Puebla:
25’ 1H Juan Manuel Fedorco (Unsporting behavior), 12’ 2H Alejandro Organista (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 2H Owen González (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 2H Franco Moyano (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlas
68’ 2H – Eduardo Aguirre out for Jesús Serrato
74’ 2H – Sergio Hernández out for Carlos Orrantia
85’ 2H – Uros Djurdjevic out for Matías Cóccaro
86’ 2H – Diego Gonzalez out for Gustavo Del Prete, Adrián Mora out for Jorge San Martín
Yellow Cards for Atlas:
1’ 2H Rivaldo Lozano (Unsporting behavior), 10’ 2H Uros Djurdjevic (Unsporting behavior)