On a thrilling Saturday evening match for the 17th round of Liga MX, Tigres showcased their dominance over Atl. de San Luis with a final score of 3-1. The game began with a surprise as João Pedro Galvão scored for the visitors just 5 minutes into the first half. However, Tigres quickly reclaimed control when Ángel Correa equalized in the 29th minute, after an excellent cross from Javier Aquino.
The momentum didn’t stop there, as Tigres maintained their pressure. Marco Farfan then put the home team ahead with a goal in the 55th minute. The excitement reached its peak when Diego Lainez secured the third goal in the 72nd minute, capping off a remarkable turnaround.
Ángel Correa was undoubtedly the standout player, not only scoring one goal but also registering five shots on target throughout the match. Diego Lainez also played a pivotal role, contributing with a goal and two shots.
Tigres’ head coach Guido Pizarro employed a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Nahuel Guzmán as goalkeeper; a defense line composed of Javier Aquino, Joaquim Pereira, Marco Farfan, and Jesús Angulo; a midfield including Diego Sánchez, Fernando Gorriarán, Rômulo, and Marcelo Flores; and a forward duo of Ángel Correa and André-Pierre Gignac.
Conversely, Guillermo Abascal’s team lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Gibran Lajud in goal; defenders Roman Torres, Robson Bambu, Juanpe Ramírez, and Aldo Cruz; a midfield consisting of Sebastián Pérez Bouquet, Sébastien Salles, Juan Sanabria, Benjamín Galdames, and Miguel García; and João Pedro Galvão leading the attack.
The referee for this clash was Iván López Sánchez. Following this match, Tigres sits at the top of the standings with 36 points, while Atl. de San Luis is in 15th place with just 16 points.
Substitutions for Tigres
74’ – Ángel Correa for Juan Pablo Vigón, Rômulo for Juan Brunetta
85’ – Javier Aquino for Jesús Garza, André-Pierre Gignac for Nicolás Ibáñez, Aldo Cruz for Fidel Barajas
Yellow Cards for Tigres:
19’ – Rômulo
Substitutions for Atl. de San Luis
45’ – Sebastián Pérez Bouquet for Jahaziel Marchand, Diego Sánchez for Diego Lainez
69’ – Miguel García for José Suarez
95’ – Benjamín Galdames for Julio Domínguez, Roman Torres for Raul Patron
Yellow Cards for Atl. de San Luis:
46’ – Roman Torres, 51’ – Jahaziel Marchand
Red Card for Atl. de San Luis:
63’ – Jahaziel Marchand (Second yellow card)