Necaxa Rout Depleted Atletico San Luis in Liga MX Thriller

Necaxa 4-1 Atletico San Luis
Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes

Necaxa produced their most emphatic performance of the Clausura season, thrashing ten-man Atletico San Luis 4-1 to claim a vital three points that could prove pivotal in their fight against relegation.

The hosts, languishing in 15th place with just three points from four matches, made the perfect start when José Carranza fired home after just four minutes. The striker’s early strike set the tone for what would become a comprehensive victory, though his evening was marred by a disallowed goal seven minutes before the break due to offside.

The match’s decisive moment came in first-half stoppage time when Atletico San Luis defender Robson Bambu received his marching orders. Already on a yellow card from the 29th minute, the Brazilian centre-back collected a second caution and left his side facing an uphill battle.

Atletico San Luis manager responded immediately at the interval, introducing Sebastián Pérez and Benjamín Galdames in a tactical reshuffle. However, the numerical disadvantage proved insurmountable as Necaxa’s attacking intent intensified.

Tomás Badaloni doubled the lead on 59 minutes with a well-taken finish, capitalising on the visitors’ defensive disorganisation. Seven minutes later, Alejandro Peña extended Necaxa’s advantage before Ricardo Monreal added the fourth with 17 minutes remaining.

The statistical dominance reflected Necaxa’s control, with 53% possession and five shots on target compared to Atletico San Luis’s two. Despite trailing by four goals, the visitors showed admirable spirit, earning a consolation through João Pedro Galvão’s penalty in stoppage time.

This result represents a crucial turning point for Necaxa, whose previous form of four defeats and one draw had them rooted to the bottom half of Liga MX. With 18 teams in the division, every point matters in their battle for survival.

For Atletico San Luis, sitting 11th with four points, this heavy defeat will serve as a stark reminder of the league’s unforgiving nature when tactical discipline breaks down.