Club América maintained its position at the summit of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament with a 5-2 away victory over Atlas, while Santos Laguna secured a historic sixth win by defeating Pumas 2-0.
América Extends League Lead With Dominant Away Victory Over Atlas
Club América cemented its status as the top-scoring team in the Apertura 2026 campaign after putting five goals past Atlas on foreign soil. The dominant 5-2 triumph keeps Los Azulcremas comfortably at the top of the standings with 27 points and a goal difference of plus-16 through 13 matchweeks. Head coach Guillermo Almada pointed to a steady improvement in squad cohesion following the win.
“We have been finding an ascending level in the collective functioning that has given us good results,” Almada stated. “I really like what the team is doing, it is infecting our people, but we have to continue improving things.”
The victory showcases an offensive unit that has now accumulated 32 goals this season. América will look to build on that momentum when they return home for their next fixture.
Santos Laguna Secures Historic Sixth Win Against Pumas
Santos Laguna carved out a piece of club history during the thirteenth round of fixtures by claiming six victories for the first time, defeating Pumas 2-0. Los Guerreros relied on a steady defensive display alongside clinical finishing, as Eduardo Aguirre found the back of the net for the second match. The shutout also extended Santos Laguna’s recent defensive resilience, with the team stringing together two matches without conceding a single goal.
The historic run elevates Santos Laguna to 19 points with a plus-three goal differential, pulling the club firmly into the race for a postseason Liguilla berth.
Monterrey Crushes Puebla to Maintain Postseason Position
Behind the frontrunners, Chivas and Cruz Azul occupy second and third place respectively with 23 points apiece, separated only by goal differential. Toluca follows closely in fourth with 22 points, while León and Atlas round out the top six with 21 points each.
Current Liga MX Apertura 2026 Standings After Matchweek 13
Following the completion of the thirteenth round of matches, the general table reflects the tight competition for Liguilla qualification:
- 1) América — 27 points (+16 GD)
- 2) Chivas — 23 points (+8 GD)
- 3) Cruz Azul — 23 points (+7 GD)
- 4) Toluca — 22 points (+10 GD)
- 5) León — 21 points (+3 GD)
- 6) Atlas — 21 points (-2 GD)
- 7) Monterrey — 20 points (+6 GD)
- 8) Querétaro — 20 points (+1 GD)
- 9) Santos Laguna — 19 points (+3 GD)
- 10) Tijuana — 17 points (+1 GD)
- 11) Pumas — 16 points (-3 GD)
- 12) San Luis — 16 points (-4 GD)
- 13) Puebla — 16 points (-4 GD)
- 14) Tigres — 14 points (-4 GD)
- 15) Atlante — 14 points (-5 GD)
- 16) Pachuca — 13 points (+2 GD)
- 17) Necaxa — 9 points (-11 GD)
- 18) Juárez — 4 points (-24 GD)
Apertura 2026 Matchweek 14 Fixtures Begin Friday
The Apertura 2026 tournament continues with Matchweek 14 fixtures opening on Friday 23, with Necaxa facing Juárez and Atlante hosting San Luis. Saturday’s slate features León against Toluca, Monterrey squaring off against Chivas, and Pumas playing Tigres. Action concludes on Sunday 25, with Atlas meeting Puebla, Querétaro playing Cruz Azul, América hosting Pachuca, and Xolos welcoming Santos Laguna.
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