Tigres UANL defeated Atlas 2-0 on Friday,September 26th,extending their winning streak and solidifying their position in the Liga MX standings. The match, played at the Jalisco Stadium, saw key saves from Tigres goalkeeper Camilo Vargas and decisive goals from Diego Lainez.
this victory marks a important step for Tigres as they continue their campaign in the 2025 Liga MX season, while Atlas faces continued challenges in securing points. The result impacts both teams’ playoff aspirations and sets the stage for their upcoming fixtures. Tigres will travel to Querétaro on September 28th, and Atlas will host Necaxa on September 27th.
The frist half saw several scoring opportunities thwarted by Vargas. At the 30th minute, a goal attempt was denied by the attentive goalkeeper. Later, Ozziel Herrera had a chance following a long pass from Romulo, but Vargas again intervened, sending the ball to a corner.
André-Pierre gignac, starting for the first time this season, generated a chance at the 51st minute, shooting from the right side, but Vargas deflected the attempt, preventing Ozziel from capitalizing on the rebound.
Diego Lainez broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a precise shot that found the second post, past Vargas. Ángel Correa attempted a long-range shot in the 65th minute,but Vargas made a stunning save,diverting the ball to a corner. tigres secured their lead and the win with a final score of 2-0.