San Luis Earns First Apertura Victory by Beating Monterrey 3-1
Atlético de San Luis secured their first win of the Apertura 2026 by defeating Monterrey 3-1 at Estadio BBVA. Goals from David Rodríguez, Rafael Llorente, and Óscar Macías overcame a late Hugo Cuypers strike for Monterrey. The loss was Monterrey's second consecutive defeat.
San Luis entered the match winless through five rounds, having drawn three and lost two, making the victory at the BBVA a significant turnaround. Monterrey's decision to rest several regular starters backfired early, as Carlos Salcedo's defensive error gifted the opening goal within five minutes. The home side had a goal disallowed in the 22nd minute, which shifted momentum decisively in the visitors' favor.
The second half saw Monterrey introduce key attacking players, and Hugo Cuypers did pull one back in the 73rd minute after a Fidel Ambríz setup. However, San Luis responded almost immediately through Óscar Macías, who also assisted the second goal. The result leaves Monterrey with nine points from seven matches, while San Luis climbs to six points.
This result could shift perceptions of both clubs early in the Apertura season. For San Luis, a first win at a difficult venue may build confidence and validate their approach under pressure. For Monterrey, a second straight loss may raise questions about squad rotation and defensive concentration among supporters and analysts. The outcome could also influence early-season momentum in the league table, potentially affecting how both teams approach upcoming fixtures.