In a thrilling encounter on the 13th matchday of the Clausura, Atl. de San Luis displayed remarkable resilience, snatching a decisive 2-1 victory against CF Monterrey at the Estadio BBVA Bancomer. The hosts initially took the lead in the 19th minute with a goal from Uros Durdevic, but the Rojiblancos turned the tide after the break.
João Pedro Galvão initiated the comeback with a well-placed strike just two minutes into the second half, followed by David Rodríguez securing the win with another goal in the 52nd minute. Rodríguez’s performance was crucial as he not only scored but also made two attempts on goal throughout the match.
David Rodríguez emerged as the standout player of the match, demonstrating impressive attacking prowess. Galvão also shone brightly, contributing significantly with a goal and six shots on target. The tactical setup from the visiting side under coach Raúl Chabrand was a 4-4-2 formation, aiming to exploit the weaknesses in Monterrey’s defense.
On the other side, Monterrey’s coach Nicolás Sánchez deployed a 4-5-1 formation featuring Luis Cárdenas in goal, alongside a defensive line composed of Ricardo Chávez, Víctor Guzmán, Carlos Salcedo, and Gerardo Arteaga. In midfield, Fidel Ambriz, Jorge Rodríguez, Oliver Torres, Sergio Canales, and Jesús Corona worked to control the game’s tempo, while Durdevic led the attack.
The referee for the match, Joaquín Vizcarra Armenta, managed several substitutes for both teams. Monterrey made key changes including introducing Luca Orellano in place of Jorge Rodríguez in the 21st minute and later bringing in Stefan Medina for Carlos Salcedo.
Looking ahead, CF Monterrey will visit Atlas for their next fixture, while Atl. de San Luis will travel to face Toluca FC at Estadio Nemesio Díez. After this match, Monterrey remains in 12th place with 14 points, with Atl. de San Luis just behind in 13th place also on 14 points.
Substitutions for CF Monterrey
- 21’ 1T – Jorge Rodríguez off for Luca Orellano
- 66’ 2T – Carlos Salcedo off for Stefan Medina
- 67’ 2T – Jesús Corona off for Roberto De La Rosa
- 84’ 2T – Uros Durdevic off for Lucas Ocampos
Cautions for CF Monterrey:
- 20’ 2T Carlos Salcedo
- 47’ 2T Oliver Torres
Substitutions for Atl. de San Luis
- 45’ 2T – Anderson Duarte off for Leonardo Flores
- 69’ 2T – Jesús Medina off for David Rodríguez
- 75’ 2T – Roberto Meraz off for Miguel García
- 86’ 2T – Óscar Macías off for Robson Bambú
Cautions for Atl. de San Luis:
- 8’ 1T Andrés Sánchez
- 5’ 2T Óscar Macías
- 49’ 2T Aldo Cruz