Atletico San Luis vs Necaxa - Liga MX

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 19, 2026 as Atletico San Luis welcome Necaxa in a Liga MX encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Atletico San Luis head into the contest positioned 16th in the Liga MX standings, while Necaxa arrive sitting 13th. Atletico San Luis are mired in a difficult campaign, L over their last five and a paltry win rate of 12.5% painting a bleak picture. Necaxa have blown hot and cold, LDLDL across their last five and a season win rate of 25%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Atletico San Luis favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Necaxa are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer S. Rondón, with 8 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. BREAKING: Arsenal closing in on deal to sign England defender Konsa from Aston Villa.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The numbers tilt towards Necaxa, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.