In a tightly contested Apertura clash, Santos Laguna edged out Guadalajara 1–0, thanks to a decisive penalty converted by Bruno Barticciotto in the 29th minute. The penalty was awarded when Daniel Aguirre pushed Argentina’s Ramiro Sordo inside the area.
Late-Game Tensions
Chivas came close to an equaliser later on; in the 73rd minute, Alan Pulido stepped up to take a spot-kick—but Santos goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo stood tall and denied him
Santos Handed a Scare in the Final Minutes
The victory came at a cost, however. In stoppage time, defender Haret Ortega received a second yellow and was sent off, reducing Santos to ten men as they saw out the win
Standings Snapshot
This win marks Santos Laguna’s second of the tournament, propelling them to six points and a temporary fifth-place position in the Apertura standings, behind Pachuca, Tigres UANL, América, and Toluca
Why It Matters
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Momentum Builder: With two early wins, Santos provides a statement of intent for the rest of the campaign.
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Defensive Grit: The late red card adds drama but highlights their resilience under pressure.
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Grand Stakes in Apertura: Every point counts in the tight fight for playoff positioning.
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