San Luis was the star performer on Wednesday in the second round of the Mexican Clausura tournament, defeating America, who played 70 minutes with a man down, 2-0 at home.
Uruguayan Juan Manuel Sanabria and Italian Joao Pedro scored the goals for the team led by Spanish coach Guillermo Abascal, who was able to take advantage of the expulsion of defender Ramón Juárez in the 20th minute. América, coached by Brazilian André Jardine, had to resist San Luis’ pressure from then on.
They hit in the second half
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In the second half, Sanabria was set up by Torres and headed in to make it 0-1.
Joao Pedro extended the lead with a right-footed shot.
St. Louis scored its first victory after opening with a loss.
América tied on the first date.
In another match of the day, Tijuana beat Querétaro 1-2 with goals from Spaniard Unaí Bilbao and Kevin Castañeda.
And Cruz Azul defeated Atlas 2-0.
Later, champion Toluca defeated Santos Laguna 3-1 and Tigres lost at home to Pumas by one goal to nil.
With information from EFE
What’s next for San Luis
San Luis earned its first win
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After their first matches of the Clausura 2026 against Tigres and América, Atlético de San Luis has already defined their next matches in the tournament.
The team coached by Guillermo Abascal will continue its schedule with a key visit to Tijuana, a match that will close its intense start to the season.
San Luis will then return home to face Chivas, in a highly demanding match against one of the most followed clubs in the country.
Later in the day, the Potosinos will travel to face Necaxa, an opponent that tends to be difficult at their stadium and requires maximum concentration.
These matches will be decisive for the Potosinos to confirm their good momentum after beating América and remain competitive in the fight for points towards the qualification zone.
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