Atletico San Luis displayed its strength by beating Sporting San José 4-0 at Ciudad Deportiva La Presa, its third friendly ahead of the Apertura 2026. The win, driven by goals from David Rodríguez, Rafael Llorente (brace) and Marcelo Rangel, boosts the confidence of Diego Mejía's side.

What happened in the match?

The game started with a lineup that featured Andrés Sánchez, Eduardo Águila and Robson Bambu among others. In the first half the Potosin side dominated possession and created several chances, yet the score stayed level. In the 46th minute Rodríguez opened the scoring and, a minute later, Llorente made it 2-0. Mejía's substitutions brought on Gibrán Lajud and Luis Carrillo, keeping the offensive pressure high. Llorente completed his brace in the 78th minute and Rangel sealed the win with a fourth goal two minutes later.

Why does this win matter?

A dominant victory gives Atletico San Luis a psychological lift before the official season start. The ability to create and finish chances in the second half shows the team has fine‑tuned its attacking rhythm under Mejía. Moreover, Llorente's and Rangel's performances suggest the attack has multiple threats for Apertura opponents.

What’s next for the team?

The next test arrives on July 10, when Atletico San Luis will host Mineros de Zacatecas at Estadio Libertad Financiera. That friendly will be the final rehearsal before the Apertura 2026 kickoff, allowing the squad to polish tactics and lock in the starting eleven. With morale high and a solid backline, the club aims to start the season positively.

Who were the key players?

David Rodríguez scored the opener, while Rafael Llorente stole the spotlight with two goals, one at 47' and another at 78'. Substitute Marcelo Rangel added the fourth tally. From the bench, Diego Mejía made several strategic changes, bringing in Benjamín Galindo and Sebastián Pérez Bouquet, who injected fresh energy into the attack.