In a decisive week for the aspirations of Atlas' red-and-black team, the leadership makes an important announcement for the distant future. A few hours before the first leg match against Chivas, Gustavo Guzmán confirmed the continuity of José Guadalupe Cruz as coach of the Zorros.

The president of the red-and-black entity supports Cruz, regardless of the outcome, they do not know if they will win or be eliminated from the playoffs against Chivas, but Guzmán has already confirmed Profe Cruz in his position. It is unclear how long Profe will stay at the helm of the red-and-black team, initially it is one year, but the leader wants him for many years.

"We have to make many decisions, I strongly believe in continuity. In advance, Profe Cruz and his coaching staff will be here, I don't want to speak further. I would like to be more precise. I hope to speak in three weeks, within happiness. It's a fact. We have such good communication that goes beyond contracts. When we feel that it's not working, he will leave. It's not one of his concerns. Like every year, we have to review the financial aspects and I will gladly do it."

Gustavo Guzmán pointed out that the elimination against Chivas in the playoffs in 2015 still hurts and stated that if something has changed, it is that their fans will no longer commit acts of violence. The invasion of the field is a wound that has already healed and he blindly trusts that their supporters will not commit regrettable actions against the rojiblancos.

"We have the dagger stuck in us because they beat us in our stadium. I'm very excited about the possibility of being there. We had three tournaments of not being there, I have experienced six, we should be 6-0. There is a lot of work to do, there is a clear project, we have renewed many concepts. It was sad that we ended the season with such a great fanbase. They are the winners. I'm impressed and grateful to the fans and the 'Fiel' for their exemplary behavior."

The Fact:

Gustavo Guzmán gave Eugenio Ruiz Orozco, president of Atlas AC, the championships of the Under-20 and Under-15 teams that they won last season. This ceremony was urgent since Caballo Ruiz Orozco is about to leave the club's presidency, so it was vital to make this delivery during his tenure.

GPE