Last date of the regular phase
The last date of the regular phase has arrived. Leones Negros receives Atlético San Luis at Jalisco Stadium at 12:00 hours in search of a spot in the Liguilla.
The home team
The team from Guadalajara has a winning record at home, as they have five victories, one draw, and one defeat in the seven games played at Jalisco Stadium. This statistic makes them the clear favorite under the leadership of Jorge Dávalos. However, they will face a rival that has obtained 16 out of 18 points since the arrival of a familiar face to the university institution, Alfonso Sosa.
Recent performances
Atlético San Luis suffered their last defeat on matchday 7 when Cafetaleros defeated them by a score of 3-1. On the other hand, Leones Negros has not lost a home game since Dorados defeated them 2-0 on matchday four.
Motivation and goals
Christian Valdez, midfielder of the team from Guadalajara, is aware of what they will be playing for on Sunday, and with a combination of results, they could potentially play already knowing they have qualified for the Liguilla. "We know what we will be playing for and we are aware that we could qualify already for the match on Sunday, but we are focused on winning because that way we don't depend on anyone else and, above all, it improves our position in the table," he mentioned.
A promising opportunity
Leones Negros has failed to qualify for the next round for three consecutive seasons. Rather than feeling pressured, they should be motivated as they are close to returning the team to the Liguilla. "I think it would be a mistake to think that way. The word that I would use and that we should have in mind is motivation, to bring the team back to the Liguilla. I think it is very important because there are a lot of people who support the team and we could make a lot of people happy. That is what we should think about. Instead of feeling pressure, it should motivate us," he said.
Dreaming of promotion
Christian Valdez, who joined as a reinforcement for this season, is excited about the possibility of promoting with Leones Negros, and although he recognizes that the path will be difficult, he hopes to achieve it. "Absolutely, I came for nothing else but that (promotion), even knowing the difficulty that comes with facing the rivals we will have, starting on Sunday. But it has always been on my mind, and hopefully, we can make it happen," he pointed out.
Evenly matched teams
The record between the two teams is evenly matched, with two victories for the team from San Luis, two victories for the team from Guadalajara, and one draw in five matches played. Therefore, a tight and contested match is expected.
MC