The three points against Querétaro turned out to be the virtual salvation for Atlas in the face of the Classic next week against Chivas. A victory that comes wonderfully to the group, assured coach Gerardo Espinoza.

"It was important to win, leave the percentage topic behind and continue generating confidence in the team with what they give us day by day," he said.

By the way, regarding the rumors of Rafael Márquez's possible retirement after the match against Rebaño, the coach revealed that his captain is experiencing the last games in a special way.

"Rafa is enjoying this situation a lot. It has been a complicated tournament and today, with these results, he begins to release the pressure and anxiety. That's why the gestures of Rafa and the entire team are happiness and tranquility," he said.

The Zorros put nine points ahead of Veracruz in the fight for permanence and with a better goal difference, so only a catastrophe would put them in trouble again. If the Escualos do not win all three remaining matches by a wide margin, Atlas is saved.