The Matchday 12 clash between Santos Laguna and Puebla saw the home team secure a vital 2-1 win, reinforcing their position in the league. The home side took a commanding lead, scoring two goals before the visitors managed to respond. Ezequiel Bullaude opened the scoring in the 58th minute, followed by Aldo López doubling the advantage 10 minutes later. Puebla fought back with a goal from Owen González in the 73rd minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Lucas Di Yorio was the standout performer for Santos Laguna, marking his presence with 4 attempts on goal and showcasing his striking capabilities. Not to be overlooked, Ezequiel Bullaude not only scored a goal but also registered 5 shots at the opposing net, contributing significantly to his team’s offensive performance.
Santos’ manager, Roberto Tapia, deployed a 4-4-2 formation that featured Carlos Acevedo in goal, flanked by defenders Kevin Picón, Bruno Amione, Haret Ortega, and Emmanuel Echeverría. The midfield was comprised of Carlos Gruezo, Javier Güémez, Aldo López, and Fran Villalba, with Bullaude and Di Yorio leading the attack.
Puebla, on the other hand, under the guidance of Albert Espigares, opted for a 5-3-2 setup. The team relied on Ricardo Gutiérrez in goal, supported defensively by Iker Moreno, Juan Pablo Vargas, Eduardo Navarro, Luis Rey, and Nicolás Díaz. The midfield saw Edgar Guerra, Alonso Ramírez, and Alejandro Organista work to control the center of the pitch while Kevin Velasco and Emiliano Gómez spearheaded the forward line.
The match officiated by referee Yonatan Peinado Aguirre highlighted the intensity of the contest, particularly with Puebla facing a setback when Edgar Guerra received a direct red card at the 61st minute. In the end, Santos Laguna’s performance not only earned them three points but also placed them in a stronger position, moving up to 13th place with 12 points.
Looking ahead, Santos Laguna will face Club América in their next fixture, while Puebla will host FC Juárez. Currently, Santos is in 13th place with 12 points, whereas Puebla finds themselves at the bottom of the table in 18th place with only 8 points.
Substitutions for Santos Laguna
6’ 1H – Carlos Gruezo substituted by Salvador Mariscal
80’ 2H – Fran Villalba for Lucca Vuoso and Haret Ortega for Kevin Balanta
89’ 2H – Ezequiel Bullaude for Cristian Dájome and Lucas Di Yorio for Diego Medina
Yellow Cards for Santos Laguna:
12’ 1H – Bruno Amione
44’ 1H – Haret Ortega
31’ 2H – Emmanuel Echeverría
38’ 2H – Kevin Picón
53’ 2H – Aldo López
Substitutions for Puebla
60’ 2H – Luis Rey for Ariel Gamarra
61’ 2H – Edgar Guerra for Alexis Canelo
72’ 2H – Emiliano Gómez for Owen González
79’ 2H – Alonso Ramírez for Ulises Torres and Alejandro Organista for Miguel Ramírez
88’ 2H – Iker Moreno for Brayan Garnica
Yellow Card for Puebla:
19’ 2H – Alonso Ramírez
Red Card for Puebla:
16’ 2H – Edgar Guerra (Direct Red)