The Liga MX table has already started to witness its up and downs with just two games into the season as two sides locked on three points meet at the Estadio Nuevo Corona with Santos Lagos playing hosts to Atlas.
New manager Pablo Repetto seems to have found the winning formula after losing the opening clash of the fresh campaign. With defensive mistakes being a large concern in Santos Laguna's downfall last season, the Uruguayan manager will be wary to make the same mistakes again with his side conceding four goals in the opening two fixtures.
Despite beating Puebla 3-2 last time out, Repetto would be hoping to keep a clean sheet in this encounter to boost his defence's confidence going ahead.
On the contrary, Atlas kicked off the campaign in some style winning the first game 2-0 against Cruz Azul but a loss against Monterrey means they are stuck on three points. Benjamin Mora's side had a disappointing first phase last time owing to their away record. Los Rojinegros managed just three wins combined with seven draws in the 19 away games they participated in, a record Mora will look to improve on Wednesday.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Santos Laguna vs Atlas kick-off time
| Date: | July 13, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 9:05 p.m. ET/ 6:05 p.m. PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Nuevo Corona |
The Liga MX clash between Santos Laguna and Atlas will be played on 13 July 2023 with kick-off at 9:05 p.m. ET/ 6:05 p.m. PT at the Estadio Nuevo Corona.
How to watch Santos Laguna vs Atlas online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Santos Laguna team news
Carlos Acevedo is the sole absentee for the hosts heading into the clash with the Santos Laguna shot-stopper tipped to return in September after his shoulder injury.
Manger Repetto could once again look to replicate his formation from their last victory against Puebla with Juan Brunetta operating in an advanced role for the Mexican outfit. Harold Preciado could once again be the leader of the pack with Emerson Rodriguez and Duvan Vergara weaving their magic on either flank.
Santos Laguna Predicted XI: Lajud; Campos, Doria, Torres, R Lopez; A Lopez, Cervantes, Vergara, Brunetta, Rodriguez; Preciado.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Lajud, Ramirez |
| Defenders: | R. Lopez, Torres, Doria, Campos, Gomez, H. Rodriguez |
| Midfielders: | Cervantes, Aquino, A. Lopez, Mariscal, Prieto, E. Rodriguez |
| Forwards: | Medina, Preciado, Vergara, Munoz, Correa |
Atlas team news
Atlas will be without the services of Oziel Herrera with the Mexican departing for international duty. Mauro Manotasis also doubtful heading into the contest after picking up a muscle injury.
Mora will have the luxury of starting Brian Lozano, with the forward serving his suspension. The manager will bank on the attacking trio of Lozano, Furch, and Aguirre to produce the goods for their side.
Atlas Predicted XI: Vargas; Abella, Nervo, Santamaria, Reyes; Marquez, Rocha, Zaldivar; Lozano, Furch, Aguirre.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Hernandez, Vargas |
| Defenders: | Lozano, Nervo, Dominguez, Abella, Santamaria, Aguirre, Reyes, Robles |
| Midfielders: | Zaldiver, Martinez, Marquez, Rocha, Lozano |
| Forwards: | Furch, Manotas, Treji, Quinones |
Head-to-Head Record
There is nothing much to separate the two sides in their recent history with Atlas and Santos Laguna each winning a game a piece and drawing three in their previous five encounters.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2023 | Atlas 2-2 Santos Laguna | Liga MX |
| 13 December 2022 | Atlas 0-0 Santos Laguna | Copa por Mexico |
| 1 August 2022 | Santos Laguna 1-0 Atlas | Liga MX |
| 7 February 2022 | Atlas 2-1 Santos Laguna | Liga MX |
| 19 August 2021 | Santos Laguna 1-1 Atlas | Liga MX |
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