Atletico San Luis once again displayed offensive firepower by beating Sporting San José 4-0 on July 7 at Ciudad Deportiva La Presa, marking its third pre‑Apertura 2026 friendly.

What happened in the match?

Coach Diego Mejía started the first half with Andrés Sánchez, Eduardo Águila, Robson Bambu, Aldo Cruz, Román Torres, Óscar Macías, Sébastien Salles‑Lamonge, Ronaldo Nájera, Lucas Esteves, Santiago Muñoz and Leonardo Flores. Despite creating several chances, the score stayed nil at halftime. In the second half, Mejía made adjustments: David Rodríguez and Rafael Llorente entered the starting eleven while the rest of the lineup kept its defensive shape.

The first goal arrived in the 46th minute when David Rodríguez opened the scoring. A minute later, Rafael Llorente extended the lead. In the 78th minute, Llorente completed his brace, and two minutes after that Marcelo Rangel sealed the fourth goal. The final result was a 4-0 victory for Atletico San Luis.

Why does this win matter?

The dominant win boosts the confidence of the Potosí side ahead of the official tournament kickoff. Scoring four unanswered goals shows that the attack, led by Rodríguez and Llorente, is clicking with Mejía’s tactical plan. Moreover, the defense stayed solid despite personnel changes that included Gibrán Lajud, Luis Carrillo and Benjamín Galindo among others.

The performance also serves as a trial for players battling for starting spots, such as Lucas Esteves and Sébastien Salles‑Lamonge, who displayed mobility and tactical discipline throughout the 90 minutes.

What’s next for Atletico San Luis?

The next test arrives on Friday July 10, when the team will host Mineros de Zacatecas at Estadio Libertad Financiera. That fixture will be the final rehearsal before Apertura 2026, offering a chance to fine‑tune the definitive lineup. Mejía has hinted he may try a variation with Anderson Duarte in midfield, seeking added creativity on the ball.

Fans hope the scoring streak continues, especially with Llorente in good form. If the squad maintains this level, it could start the season in a competitive position in Liga MX.

How does the squad look?

The substitutions made during the friendly reveal a roster with depth. Players like Yoshimar Molina and Sebastián Pérez Bouquet entered in the closing minutes, showing that the coaching staff has options to rotate without sacrificing quality.

In short, the 4-0 win over Sporting San José not only adds confidence points but also sets a solid tactical foundation for the Apertura. Atletico San Luis appears ready to tackle the challenges of the new campaign with a balanced squad and a winning mindset.