After a brief hiatus due to the international break, Club Santos Laguna is set to face off against a struggling Club de Fútbol Pachuca in what promises to be an electrifying encounter, gearing up to put on a spectacular show for soccer fans.
Key Match Details:
- Game: Club de Fútbol Pachuca vs. Club Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V.
- Date: Monday, September 18th
- Time:
- 11:00 p.m. Eastern
- 10:00 p.m. Central
- 9:00 p.m. local
- 8:00 p.m. Pacific
- 3:00 a.m. UTC
- Venue: Estadio Hidalgo (Pachuca, Hgo.)
- Referees:
- REF: Fernando Hernandez Gomez
- AR1: Michel Ricardo Espinoza Ávalos
- AR2: Enrique Martínez Sandoval
- 4TH: Luis Alfredo García Rodríguez
- VAR: Diego Montaño Robles
- AVAR: Salvador Pérez Villalobos
- Television:
- United States – TUDN
- Mexico – Claro Sports, Fox Sports Premium
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Historical Rivalry Renewed
Pachuca and Santos Laguna have a storied history, with matches between them consistently delivering excitement. In their extensive encounters across various competitions, Pachuca holds a slight edge with 25 wins compared to Santos’ 22, along with 24 draws.
Their battles in Liga MX play are equally intense, with Pachuca narrowly leading with 22 victories, just one ahead of Santos, and 22 draws shared between them. These two powerhouses even crossed paths during their time in the Segunda División A, resulting in Pachuca securing two victories, Santos clinching one, and the clubs drawing once during the 1985-86 and 1986-87 seasons. The competitive spirit continued in the 2008-09 SuperLiga and the 2018 Apertura Copa MX tournament, where Pachuca secured a win, and draws were commonplace.
Pachuca and Santos Laguna have a storied history, with matches between them consistently delivering excitement. In their extensive encounters across various competitions, Pachuca holds a slight edge with 25 wins compared to Santos’ 22, along with 24 draws.
High Stakes for Santos
Santos Laguna is aiming high as they return from the international break. A win against Pachuca could catapult them to third place in the standings. While Santos has recently enjoyed a two-game winning streak, both victories were achieved on their home turf. Their performance on the road this season has been less convincing, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss. However, their opponent, Pachuca, is currently grappling with a two-game losing streak, conceding a total of seven goals.
Harold Preciado has been a standout player for Santos, scoring five goals in just seven games, making him a top contender for the Golden Boot. Additionally, Juan Brunetta has been instrumental, netting three goals and providing key assists in the team’s eight goals so far.
Pachuca’s Struggles and Determination
On the other hand, Pachuca has been grappling with offensive woes, managing to score only three goals this season, excluding an own goal by Pumas’ Nathanael Ananias. Despite their scoring troubles, Pachuca has managed to secure six points from seven games and has the potential to climb to 12th place with a victory.
Despite Santos’ historical struggles on the road, this match is far from a sure thing. Pachuca boasts quality players, and their manager, Guillermo Almada, is widely regarded as one of the league’s best. Almada’s intimate knowledge of Santos, stemming from his six-season tenure with the team before joining Pachuca in 2022, adds an intriguing dimension to the clash.
Both teams are well aware of the significance of a victory in this encounter, and this Monday night showdown promises to be a captivating spectacle for soccer enthusiasts. Don’t miss this battle of giants as Pachuca takes on Santos Laguna in what could be a game-changer for both sides.
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